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
Silver Award Winner in the Sustainable Tourism Category of the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2011, Winner of the Sustainable Tourism Award in England's Northwest Tourism Awards 2010, 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).
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