​​​Use of light and sun​

• Lots of windows and skylights throughout the rooms and buildings to maximize use of natural light
• Solar hot water heating in hotel rooms
• Energy saving light bulbs, presence-detecting lights and photovoltaic lamps.

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Cleaning & Waste management

• Biodegradable, environmentally friendly cleaning products, detergents, and soaps

• Rain water harvesting and aquaculture

• composting, soil rebuilding and the production of natural organic fertilisers for our gardens 

• Air drying facilities for our hotel linens and towels to reduce the use of gas or electric dryers

• Reuse of containers and recycling

• Reforestation - to date we've planted 1500 local species of tree

• Pesticide-free and non-chemical fertilisers for maintaining hotel grounds

• Grey water management - recycling water from sinks, showers, kitchens and laundry

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Food & Sustainable relationships

• Whenever possible, the use of locally produced, organic goods to help the local economy and reduce our carbon footprint  

• All staff are also NVC trained (Non-Violent Communication) to create a sustainable social and working environment

 

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Hotel / Preserve Eco Projects

To find out more about our permaculture practices and projects, visit our Hidden Valley Farm website.