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Environmental Impact
Responsible
Tourism
Please
help us to keep New Zealand's environment as 'green' as possible.
We try to
operate Kerigold Secluded Chalets to minimise its 'carbon footprint'
and generally to protect New Zealand's beautiful environment. To this
end:-
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Low-energy
fluorescent light bulbs are fitted wherever possible, however, these
can be slow to start when you turn on the switch - please be patient
while they start, warm-up and brighten
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Each
cottage has its own low-power insulated hot-water cylinder: please do
not waste hot water by leaving the tap on unattended - you might run
out!
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Your
refrigerator is set to 'medium' = 'cool': please only turn the dial to
'high' = 'cold' if you need to store quantities of food.
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The
cottages are fitted with 'Heat-Recovery Ventilation' systems to
warm/cool and keep the buildings dry.
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We
purchase our electricity from suppliers that try to maximise the use
of hydro- and wind- generated electricity.
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We use
special non-bleach low phosphate washing powder in the laundry: please
do not use conventional powder as this will interfere with our
sewerage plant.
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We have a
bio-digesting sewerage treatment plant on site: please do not kill the
'friendly bacteria' by using bleach or hair-dye in the sink, basin or
shower.
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We aim to
recycle all the waste that it is possible to do so in Northland: we
invite you to help us by segregating recyclables into the special bin
provided.
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We do not
use conventional toxic pesticides on our trees and gardens.
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Please
consider whether you really need a fresh set of towels every day: if
they can be used again, please place them on the rail to dry.
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We try to
purchase the best value eco-friendly soaps, shampoos and cleaning
products which come in bio-degradable packaging.
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We
purchase the majority of our supplies from local manufacturers and
wholesalers in order to minimise unnecessary 'carbon transport
kilometres'.
Our Sustainable Buying Policy
If you wish to supply us with your products, you should be aware
that:-
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Cleaning
products need supporting documentation to attest their
eco-friendliness
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Packaging
should be bio-degradable or recyclable and preferably taken back by
you the supplier
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We prefer
stationery and office supplies made from recycled materials and that
can themselves be recycled again.
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Electrical
items need to be 'Energy Star' rated and we aim to use only the
highest star rated items available in any given price range.
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When
replacing worn-out hardware items, such as TVs, fridges, beds and
furniture we seek suppliers willing to remove and arrange recycling of
our obsolete equipment.
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For
services, such as electricity, telecom, waste removal, etc we choose
based on your environmental performance as well as your quality of
service and price.
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