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How Sustourex works
The
Sustourex project operates in a series of stages, beginning with an initial
visit by project staff.
This
is followed by a detailed review by an environmental consultant from Lancaster
University. This review will look at important cost-saving areas such
as:
- energy use - lighting, heating, appliances etc.
- water use - opportunities to reduce consumption in bathrooms, WC, washing machines etc.
- waste disposal - opportunities to reduce trade waste bills through minimisation techniques and recycling
Many other aspects of environmental performance are also considered. The Green Tourism Awards website provides more examples of cost saving opportunities and case studies about hotels that have benefited from introducing new ways of working.
Following the review, an environmental policy statement is produced and a date is set for a subsequent visit, during which the consultant will check on progress, answer questions and identify whether any additional cost saving opportunities could be acted upon.
Participating companies will be listed on the Green Tourism Awards website and all those that make progress in implementing their environmental policy statement will be presented with a certificate of achievement and an eye-catching metal plaque that can be mounted on an exterior wall of the premises.
For further information or to arrange an initial visit , please contact us.
Case Studies:
Three case studies from the Sustourex final report can be downloaded here as PDF documents.
Patty's Farm Barn, Cockerham (PDF - 248k)
Easter Cottage, Wennington (PDF - 236k)
All contents copyright North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
2007.