What
makes Newt Cottage green?
Looking after our environment is extremely important to us. We hope you’ll
enjoy every modern comfort and convenience in Newt Cottage, without harming
the natural world.
Our Energy
Air-Source
Heat Pump
An energy efficient electric air-source heat pump provides the heat for
our central heating system.
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The dedicated Air Source Heat Pump is supplied by HeatKing Ltd. www.heatking.co.uk
Solar
Panels
We have chosen to put solar panels on the roof of Newt Cottage.
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here for a detailed description.
There are 3 solar panels (4 square metres) which are Atlas Solar Collectors
supplied by Sundwel Solar Limited.
www.sundwel.com
Insulation
The
cottage is well insulated. You can view the sheep’s wool insulation
through a viewing panel in the living room.
Electricity
Our electricity company is Ecotricity, they supply power to the grid from
wind turbines.
We’ve chosen ‘A’ rated energy efficient electrical appliances
for the kitchen and used energy saving light bulbs.
We hope you’ll join us in saving electricity by switching lights
off and not leaving the television on standby!
No Harmful Chemicals
All the paints and wood oils used in the cottage are free of harmful solvents.
We’ve used untreated European larch in the restoration work and
have tried to buy solid wood furniture.
The electricians have installed low smoke and fume wiring (non PVC) and
we’ve chosen natural fibres, such as wool rugs, wherever possible.
Classic unbleached organic cotton bed linen, towels and organic wool pillows provide a pure, simple luxury we’re sure you’ll enjoy.
Water
To
save water we’ve installed a shower above the bath and a dual flush
toilet.
The pretty cottage garden is watered with natural spring water from the
garden tap or with rainwater collected in a barrel from the greenhouse
roof.
Recycling
A 3 part kitchen bin is great to help you recycle and don’t forget
to compost your garden rubbish. It’s important to use recycled products
so you’ll see we have recycled glasses, paper, toilet rolls, tissues
and pens.
Purchasing
Everything for the cottage is bought with consideration for the environment
– so you’ll know food and drink, bathroom toiletries and cleaning
products will be gentle to the environment and to you.
To find out more about our green measures look at The Research. Note: Clicking on this link will close the current window.
