Clough Bottom - Environmental Policy. Clough Bottom Cottages, Ribble Valley, Lancashire ( Lancs )

Our Environmental Policy

Our environmental impact is very important to us

We have taken some simple, practical measures here at Clough Bottom to make ourselves more environmentally friendly:

• Using ecological detergents and cleaning products
• Returning cardboard and paper, glass, tin and metals, plastics, printer cartridges, food and green waste for recycling or heat recovery
• Using recyclable/biodegradable stationery and packaging
• Replacing lightbulbs with energy efficient alternatives
• Purchasing carefully by choosing locally-produced products, organic or Fairtrade products as appropriate

But in addition to reducing the negatives, we try and have a positive impact on the environment making it better for future generations by:

• Operating as an organic farm using natural fertilisers and green manures
• Planting woodland and hedgerows to act as shelter belts for wildlife and reduce CO₂
• Creating new and cleaning up existing ponds to promote pond-life
• Joining with like-minded organisations to share best practices and raise awareness
• Investigating alternative energy sources and hydropower

Members of:

• The Countryside Stewardship Scheme 
• English Woodland Grant Scheme
• Organic Farmers and Growers
• The Green Tourism Business Scheme
• It's a Green Green World

Winner of the Lancashire & Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) Sustainable Tourism Award (2010/11), "Highly Commended" in the North West category of the Beautiful Farm Awards (2009/10), Winner of Lancashire Evening Post's GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Award 2009, Winner of the LBTB Self Catering Award (2009/10) and finalist in the Sustainable Tourism Category (2009/10).

Click here to read more about our commitment to social responsibility.

Click here to download our GREEN Activities, Achievements & Awards flyer.