Environmental Policy

At Harbour Lights we are committed to providing high quality accommodation and service, whilst minimising the environmental impact of all of our activities and purchases.

With that aim, we have been inspected through the Green Tourism Business Scheme, to help us ensure that our environmental principles are lived out in our actions. We expect our grading to be issued early in September.

Some of the main actions we are already taking to reduce our environmental impact are:

Reduction of energy usage

Electricity purchased on ‘green’ tariff from Good Energy, using 100% renewable energy
High levels of insulation in the building
Use of energy saving light bulbs
Purchase of high energy efficiency appliances
Policy for switching off lights and ‘stand by’ on TVs etc.
Energy saving strategy for laundry of towels and sheets

Minimisation of waste

Comprehensive re-cycling strategy
Dual flush WCs to minimise water usage
Providing showers rather than baths to save water
Carrier bags replaced by re-usable bags

Local purchasing, fair trade, organic and use of home made products

We purchase as much locally as we can e.g. local sausage, bacon, fish and flour
We support our local shops as much as we can
We are committed to organic produce whenever possible e.g. eggs (free range), milk, butter
Fair trade products are used as much as possible e.g. tea and coffee
Our breakfast menu features many home made items e.g. bread, cereal, yoghurt – all made from the finest, natural ingredients

‘Earth friendly’ cleaning strategies

The use of ‘E Cloths’ to minimise the use of chemicals
The use in cleaning of bicarbonate of soda and vinegar in water to replace aggressive chemical products
The use of environmentally friendly cleaning products such as Ecover laundry, dishwasher and washing up products
The use of ‘natural’ shampoo, conditioner and shower gel from Faith in Nature

Wildlife and landscape

Our garden is a haven for wildlife in the centre of Craster
We feed the birds and help support a diverse rnage of bird species
The garden has areas of natural planting to encourage wildlife
We are member of the RSPB and Northumberland Wildlife Trust
We are pleased to advise visitors on walks and opportunities to observe the rich wildlife of the area.

Link to list of North Eastern businesses that participate in the Green Tourism Business Scheme

The Cheviots in April 2008

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