Donegal bed and breakfast, Ireland
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
Here are some of measures we have put in place to re cycle and reduce waste.
recycle paper for printing,
energy saving light bulbs
compost all food waste from kitchen and grass cuttings.
recycle boxes cardboard and household packaging
Take shopping bag always for shopping,
We reduce water flow in toilets and sinks.•schemes to prevent/reduce waste
•waste recovery activities
•research & development into waste management
•production, distribution or sale of products deemed to be less harmful to the environment than other similar products
•development of producer initiatives to prevent/reduce waste arising from their activities
•implementation of waste management plans
•enforcement of the provisions of any enactment relating to waste management, prevention of litter or protection of the environment
•partnership projects, that involve local authorities, to improve the quality of the environment for particular local communities
•promotion of awareness of the need to protect the environment, including national and regional campaigns
•promotion /support of education and training to assist achievement of campaign objectives
•resources (human or material) to enable education and training to be carried out
•initiatives undertaken by community groups and others for protection of the environment
•such other purposes for protection of the environment as may be prescribed t in the regulations.vWe have for a number of years been cutting turf from our own bog but just recently realised the damage this was doing re the release of carbon into the atmosphere so have decided to use just our own wood from now on. To that end we must think about planting more trees so that we will be self sufficient in timber. To protect and improvement of quality of water in the environment, rivers, lakes and ground water.
Community
Recommend guest to walk in our lovely countryside walk along the golden sand and the many beaches locally. Bicycles, hikes ,boat hire all locally available. Organic farm quite near they have home made cheese , gluten free breads , home made soups, also Organic shop in Glenties village sell all that I mentioned , I tell all the Guests to support it.also the local restaurants and hotel have fresh sea food . Salmon, trout fishing on Owenea river. beside OAKDALE b&b , Boat trips Hill climbing on Slieve League Europes highest sea cliffs 20 miles from cottage.In the spring, farmers typically get leafy greens like lettuce, and kale, and root vegetables like carrots, beets, radishes, and turnips. During the year , neighbours get tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and potatoes, and it the fall there are hardy greens, scallions, broccoli and the root vegetables again.
Paragliding bring your own kit. Donegal town Water Bus a must, daily trips in summer. Local craft shops , hand weaving, Donegal tweed, crafts. We support local charities St Vincent de paul , have a weekly collection at our church we contribute to that, also bring and buy sales to collect cash for poor families if I have Guests I tell them would they like to come and support , usually they do and are delighted at all the home made cakes , scones and apple tarts are a big favourite all made locally by women in their own homes.
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