Our Environmental Commitment

At Middle Eight, we are committed to operating our business sustainably and responsibly. We believe in reducing our environmental footprint, supporting local communities, and providing our guests with eco-friendly options. This policy outlines our approach to sustainability and our commitment to continuous improvement.

We are dedicated to minimizing our impact on the environment and reducing the carbon footprint of the hospitality industry by focusing on the following areas:

Energy Efficiency

• Renewable Energy: We aim to source energy from renewable sources where possible.
• Energy-Efficient Equipment: We use energy-efficient lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and kitchen appliances.
• Energy Monitoring: We regularly monitor energy usage to identify opportunities for improvement.

Water Conservation

• Low-Flow Fixtures: We install low-flow faucets, showers, and toilets to reduce water consumption.
• Water Reuse: We use greywater recycling systems where feasible.
• Water Monitoring: We monitor water usage and strive to reduce waste.

Waste Reduction

• Recycling and Composting: We implement comprehensive recycling and composting programs.
• Single-Use Plastics: We aim to achieve 100% free single-use plastics from our operations.
• Waste Minimization: We work with suppliers to reduce packaging and encourage reuse of materials.

Sustainable Sourcing

• Local and Sustainable Products: We source local, organic, and sustainably produced food and beverages.
• Eco-Friendly Suppliers: We prioritize suppliers with strong sustainability credentials.
• Responsible Chemicals: We use environmentally friendly cleaning products.
• Commitment to green and ethical procurement policy.
• Inform suppliers of the hotel’s sustainability commitments and request to view theirs to see if they meet the same standards.

Biodiversity

• Commitment to preserve and protect biodiversity in and around the hotel and within the local community.

Awareness

• Encouraging guests to participate in the hotel environmental initiatives.
• Raising awareness on environmental and sustainability issues – including regular staff training and guest facing information.
• Commitment to apply the circular economy principles.
• Promote green travel to team members and guests.

For more details on the Green Tourism Award, please visit https://www.green-tourism.com/

Please ask a member of the team if you have any questions or feedback on the hotels ‘green journey’ and to find out all about how you can get involved.

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