Environment Policy
Merlin Cottages are committed to be at the forefront of the sustainable tourism sector in minimizing the impact of its activities on the environment and using resources in a sustainable way.
The key points of our strategy to achieve this are:
- We will comply with all the environmental legislation that relates to Merlin Cottages
- We will minimize waste and ensure the safe disposal or destruction of waste where reuse or recycling is not viable.
- Merlin Cottages will demonstrate a commitment to the prevention of pollution and adverse impacts on the environment.
- We will endeavor to reduce CO2 vehicle emissions of the business and its guests through careful planning.
- We will actively promote recycling both internally and amongst our customers and suppliers.
- We will source and promote a product range to minimize the environmental impact of both production and distribution.
- Merlin Cottages will use continuous improvement to manage its impact on the environment.
- Merlin Cottages will constantly seek to improve its environmental performance and will look to spread the message of sustainable livingĀ and environmentally friendly behaviour to all its customers
- We will minimize our consumption of resources and encourage our customers to do the same
- We will support the local economy through purchasing goods locally where possible.
- Merlin Cottages will regularly monitor the energy consumed and the wastes it produces and ensure that progress is made towards achieving environmental performance improvement.