Being Green & Sourcing Locally Section Expanded

15th May 2008

Categories: What's New

Being Green & Souring Locally Section Expanded

The Being Green & Sourcing Locally section of the Toolkit has been considerably expanded.

New content includes:

• Saving energy
  This comprehensive topic that takes you step by step through why saving energy is important (to your operating costs as well as the environment) and how to go about cutting your usage, training your staff and encouraging your customers. It even contains a detailed look at renewable energy, helping you to consider biomass, solar, wind, water and heat pump options, plus lots of case studies for how other businesses in the North East have done it.
• Saving water
  We may not think we need to in this country but we do! Saving water helps to reduce the pollution and use of natural assets that's required to capture, clean and pump water and waste to and from our homes - and it's another way to seriously cut your operating cost.
• Reducing and Recyling Waste
  Cutting down on waste through clever purchasing, re-use and recycling and making sure we send as little to landfill as possible is everyone's responsiblity. This section takes you through the environmental laws that apply to all business and gives you step by step tips and case studies for cutting your own waste.
• Greener Purchasing
  We don't just need to consider waste when we make our purchases, our collecting buying power can influence how products are made, what they are made from and how the workers making them are treated. This topic helps you to understand, consider and lessen the environmental impact of what you buy.
• Encouraging Wildlife
  Nature based tourism is a growth area. Encouraging wildlife and following green gardening practices not only improves the landscape and diversity around you but can help you win and keep new customers.
• Case Studies
  See how other North East tourism businesses have tackled everything from ground source heat pumps to re-using furniture and greener purchasing. Be inspired by the practical steps other businesses have taken and impressed by the costs they've cut.
• Getting Help
  This page lists further websites, resources and organisations that can provide you with more information and support.

All the above content is new and in addition to the existing topics:

• Being Green and Local
  Why being green and sourcing locally is good for our pockets as well as the environment.
• The Green Checklist
  A quick test to see how green your business is.
• Local Food and Drink
  Good food, locally produced is increasingly important to the overall visitor experience. Learn how to source local food, what our local specialities are and be inspired by local recipes and food groups.
• The Green Tourism Business Scheme
  The GTBS is a nationally reknowned scheme to highlight excellent environmental practice amongst tourism businesses. Applying to become a member pays huge dividiends: support in improving your environmental practices, help towards achieving the coverted bronze, silver and gold awards and increased marketing exposure.
• David Bellamy Conservation Awards
  Specifically for holiday parks, these high-profile awards aim to highlight the unique landscapes holiday parks can offer.

Click on any of the above links or visit the menu page of the Being Green & Sourcing Locally section now.

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