LACE MARKET HOTEL

GREEN POLICY

Waste limitation

& management:

  • The use of lighting, heating & air conditioning is constantly monitored to ensure these resources are not wasted whilst not compromising comfort standards

  • Energy efficient light bulbs are installed wherever possible

  • All bedroom radiators are fitted with thermo valves

  • Hotel heating is minimised from spring to autumn

  • Email communications are only printed when necessary

  • Advertising & bookings are encouraged via the hotel websites to reduce paperwork

  • Energy efficient kettles are provided in guest rooms

  • New plant & equipment is chosen with energy efficiency in mind

  • Soap dispensers containing Vegan, paraben-free all natural toiletries are used in bathrooms & public toilets to reduce plastic waste

  • In room menus & literature have been removed & uploaded to a hotel guest website to reduce waste

  

RECYCLING

  • All hotel waste paper & cardboard is separated from general waste for recycling

  • Scrap paper is reused where possible for note taking

  • Printer cartridges are recycled where possible for charity

  • Cooking oil is collected by a licensed contractor & recycled or used for bio diesel

  • All glass and bottles are recycled

  • Bedroom & restaurant linen is changed at intervals that do not compromise our standards or the comfort of our guests whilst economising on usage

  • Guests are pro-actively offered the opportunity to assist in minimising energy\chemical consumptions by deciding on less frequent replacement of fresh linen & towelling

  • Old kitchen & office equipment is recycled by licensed contractors

HEALTHY &

SUSTAINABLE FOOD

  • We offer healthy, balanced & high quality food with all our menus offering at least 25% vegan & vegetarian alternatives

  • Focus on reducing food waste & segregation of any food waste produced for recycling

  • Banning the use of overfished species

  • All eggs used are free range

SUPPORT FOR THE

LOCAL COMMUINTY

  • Charitable donations are made to local charities

  • Where possible foodstuffs are purchased from local suppliers

  • Locally produced drinks are stocked and promoted

  • Promotional materials for local facilities & attractions are displayed & readily available to guests

  • Corporate hospitality is conducted supporting local suppliers, facilities & attractions

  • We conduct business with regard to the immediate neighbourhood and are mindful of light & noise pollution

  • The hotel is carefully & continually maintained to enhance the overall appearance of the local area

  • Cash is injected into the local community in the form of business rates & staff spending power

  • Hotel facilities are regularly used to support local communities