ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Breaks is proud to be a member of the Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project. We also have a silver grading from the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Jan will be attending a BTEC in Sustainable Tourism.

What we do

Our electricity comes from 100% renewable sources. And we are currently looking into a green gas tariff. All of our toilets are low flush and we use only showers to reduce water consumption. All our light bulbs are energy-saving or low voltage.

We have a policy of buying local and using local services wherever possible. Our vegetables, preserves and meats come from Trevilley Farm in Newquay, well worth a visit. Most of our other supplies come from a natural, wholefood, organic wholesaler in Truro. We use organic, fairtrade products whenever this is a viable alternative.

• We buy cleaning products and toiletries in bulk to avoid additional waste all our products are kind to the environment
• We recycle all our paper, glass, plastic & cans
• We use toilet roll made from recycled paper
• The water in your room is filtered tap water.

 

For every ten bookings we will plant a tree to help offset carbon emissions.

 

 

What you can do

• Please ask if you would like your towels and sheets to be changed more than twice a week.
• Don’t leave taps running when brushing teeth.
• Use the bins provided for sanitary towels, face wipes etc.
• Don’t leave TVs etc on standby.
• Have a car-free day. There’s plenty to do locally. Feel free to borrow our books on local walks and cycle rides (in the lounge).
• Put your spare change in our collection tins.
• Ask us about donating a tree to offset your carbon emissions.
• Please use the jute bag in your room to help us recycle paper, tin, plastic & glass.

Who we are associated with?

Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project (CoaST)
CoaST works with everyone involved in tourism in Cornwall to ensure tourism delivers social, economic and environmental benefit to Cornwall, as well as a fantastic holiday for all our visitors.

It's all about One Planet Tourism: Cornwall's a fantastic place to visit, to live and to work; it's even better when we do it within our resources.

And we absolutely believe that as there isn't one single way of making everything right overnight, that every single small thing adds up to make that big difference.

Small steps. Big impact. Take a look at their visitor website: www.coastvisitors.co.uk

Green Tourism Business Scheme
The GTBS is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK, with over 1400 members. Businesses opting to join are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more.

Businesses that meet the required standard, receive a Bronze, Silver, or Gold award based on their level of achievement. The current network of members is comprised of a wide range of business types, including accommodation providers, visitor attractions, corporate offices and others.

The Green Tourism Business Scheme website has details and links to its members, partners and destinations. There is also information on the criteria, case studies, news, and background to the scheme.

Take a look at their website: www.green-business.co.uk

Future Footprints
Future Footprints is a charitable partnership offering visitors ideas for celebrating and caring for the unique environment of the South West of England.

Take a look at their website: www.futurefootprints.org.uk

Surfers Against Sewage (Corporate member)
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is a UK-based non profit-making organisation campaigning for clean, safe recreational waters, free from sewage effluents, toxic chemicals, marine litter and nuclear waste. We will soon have a collection tin and membership forms in the dining room.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust (family member)
The Cornwall Wildlife Trust is a charity - founded in 1962 - and fulfils a role occupied by no other countryside organisation. It is concerned solely with Cornwall and deals with all aspects of conserving the county's wildlife and habitats. It has already established many nature reserves, in which examples of each of Cornwall's habitats may give refuge to nationally rare and endangered species.