Tregerrick Farm

03/01/2010
Here at Tregerrick we are committed to providing a good quality service whilst minimising the environmental impact of our activities. A symbol of this commitment is our membership of the Green Tourism Business Scheme which provides accreditation and advice to tourism businesses. By implementing as many sustainable practices as possible we ensure the continued enjoyment of the environment for generations to come. Improvements are ongoing and reviewed regularly. • All light fittings that are suitable for use with low energy bulbs have had them fitted. • Environmental policy for towels. • Purchasing of locally sourced food, free range or organic. Local strawberries used for home-made jam. We encourage guests to use local shops for supplies. • Food waste minimised by asking guests to order preferences in advance of preparation. • Recycling as much waste as possible, especially junk mail, paper, glass, tins, plastic bottles. Food waste is fed to the cats or composted. Grass clippings used as mulch or composted. • Re-using and recycling household textiles. Re-claiming and restoring useful furniture. • Double glazing throughout, including conservatory. Lined curtains to reduce heat loss. • We keep an eye on all radiators and night store heaters and adjust controls according to conditions. • We have A-rated eco-friendly washing machine and dishwasher. • Use of large water butt for garden watering • Use recycled paper in printer and old cartridges are recycled. • Make own compost for use in garden • We are increasing our use of Fairtrade products. • We have maps and ‘bus timetables to encourage walking and use of public transport. • We encourage insects, birds and small mammals into the garden which is a chemical free zone. • Use of granite chippings in car park – by-product of local clay industry. • Membership of Woodland Trust – and planting of many native trees on farm. • Use of hippos in toilet cisterns. • On the farm - fertilisers kept to minimum, leaving uncut margins around fields and hedge cutting late in year when breeding birds will not be disturbed.