Yew Tree House
Key 'green' issues facing the business
- Dealing with the inherent energy-inefficiencies of an old building
- High fuel-oil consumption of the kitchen's Aga range
What has the business done so far?
- Excellent monitoring of energy usage
- Window and door draught proofing very good
- Many bird feeders and much bird life in garden (starting from zero 2 years ago)
Future 'green' developments
- Lag all hot water pipes
- Solar thermal water heating
- Improved wall insulation with hollow partitioning
- Develop a Green Policy
- Install water butts
- Rainwater harvesting as high roof area/rainfall could provide a big saving
- Eliminate phosphate/chlorine-cleaning materials
- Move to refillable soap dispensers - could be high cost advantage if buy natural soap in bulk and refill
- Install nest boxes - very visible to guests and bird population already high due to bird feeders
Top Green Tip
- Acquiring quality second-hand (ie re-using) furniture in keeping with property
For more information contact:- Anne Fox, Hurn Lane, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 2QT, 01278 751382, e-mail yewtree@yewtree-house.co.uk, www.yewtree-house.co.uk
