Pickwell Manor
Self catering holiday apartments overlooking the North Devon Coast
Owners: Susannah and Steve Baker, Tracey and Richard Elliott. Managed by Holly and Ben Kennedy
Actions to date:
Who Gives a Crap loo roll provided in each apartment
Handsoap and bubble bath that is provided in each apartment is British, Organic, handmade and decanted into glass from large bulk-purchased containers
Washing up liquid is bought in bulk (Ecover) and decanted into reused bottles in each apartment
All cleaning products used are of ‘green status’ and come from Green My Business
Kitchen condiments are served in glass in each apartment
Milk served in each apartment is stored in glass jars
Baked goods left for guests in each apartment are home baked on-site and served in tins
Wine is purchased and provided in glass bottles and is made in Devon
The welcome documents are now presented electronically to avoid paper waste
Tennis balls are purchased in bulk and the packaging reused for storage
Recycling facilities for all guests
Heating generated through biomass boiler
Electricity onsite provided through solar panels and solar battery storage
Electric car charging point available for guests
Discount available for reduced carbon travel to the accommodation
Working on:
Moving away from single-use plastic coffee sachets. Considering a refill system or introducing coffee machines.
Moving to longer-lasting cleaning consumables such as cloths and sponges
Sourcing a hygienic alternative to individually packaged boiled sweets
Stocking a selection of alternative to plastic ‘overnight essentials’ for guests who forget them to purchase i.e. compostable toothbrushes.
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