Environmental Policy

It is well known to each of us today that our environment is in constant serious danger.  In fact, the situation is so grave that we must all join forces to protect and preserve our precious planet.

Dolvean House has a proactive environmental policy and has started to apply a series of measures to protect our environment in every way we can. From the biggest to the smallest, every single "environmental violation" is slowly, but steadily being removed from our operation.

Since we started this programme, we have achieved a lot, but we still have a long way to go.  We strongly believe that with your valued support we can hope for a better tomorrow for us all.

Our Contribution to the Environment

Maintenance and housekeeping

The Mission:

This includes :

• Installation of flow limiting devices for taps and showers

• Regular checks for leaks and damage as well as preventive maintenance

• Regular checks and maintenance on fridges and freezers

• Use of "environmentally friendly" light bulbs wherever possible

• Appropriate use of central heating and cooling fans depending on the outside temperatures

• Installation of electrical timers to limit electricity consumption

• Limited use of chlorine and bleaching agents in the house

• Insulation of all pipes that supply hot water

• Sorting recyclable items ready for collection
  

Purchasing

The Mission:

• To greatly reduce wastage and pollution

• To find new "environmental and locally sourced products"

This includes:

• Substitution of disposable products wherever possible

• Reduced use of aluminium and pvc and increased use of reusable containers

• Bulk purchases to avoid excess packaging and transport

• Recycling of as much wastage as possible, wherever possible

• Purchasing fresh produce from local suppliers to avoid unnecessary packaging and transport

• Use of recycled paper wherever possible

• Implementation of a "waste-free kitchen" programme to guarantee a minimum of wasted food

Outside maintenance and gardens

The Mission:

• To guard and protect traditional and local architecture

• To extend green areas

• To save water

This includes:

What can you do to help?

• Leave your car in our car park and use local buses and ferries

• Avoid excess use of water and electricity where possible

• Remember that the use of gas and electricity has a direct effect on the earth’s ozone layer

• Be careful with wastage in your room,  and remember to switch off the lights and TV standby before leaving the room

• We can recycle your newspapers, bottles and cans, place them by your bin please

• Respect our no smoking policy

• Help us keep Dolvean House, the surrounding area and especially the beach clean for all of us to enjoy