Environment

Our Environmental Challenge

Here at Glenmore Lodge we have one of the best back garden's in the world and we want to continue enjoying it for years to come.

"We understand the fragile and special nature of our environment and we will ensure that activities are sustainable. We are committed to making environmental improvements to the site on which we operate and we will take a responsible approach to the efficient use of our resources and waste management. We will communicate high standards of sustainable good practice to our customers and students attending courses. We acknowledge our global and local social responsibilities, especially in the local area as an employer and purchaser of local goods and user of local services". (Glenmore Lodge Plan 2009-11).

Responsible Visitor Charter

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we have an impact. Make positive choices and you can help minimise your impact, helping safeguard the environmnet for future generations. For more information click here.

We try not to over use areas and will avoid certain areas at times when our presence may affect nesting birds, seals and other wildlife. Where we see a need for reseeding bare areas at crags we have carried out the work and also worked with landowners and other agencies to make changes to improve and protect the environment that we use.

Recycle, Recycle, Recycle

We have always recycled as much as we can and as the list has grown so has our recycle shed. On average we recycle 1 tonne per month.

Big Hanna

Big Hanna is our food composter. Since her first meal in January she has consumed around 3 tonnes of non meat waste in 5 months. The compost she produces is able to be used around the grounds.

Waste Compactor

With more recycling the amount of waste going to landfill has been reduced. We now also have a waste compactor which will reduce the volume of waste we produce.

Environmental Challenge Fund

Every year we collected £1 from every course fee. In March 2011 we were able to distribute this money to a number of environmental projects. To date over £7000 has been distributed.

Laggan Forest Trust
Alvie Primary School Garden Project
Kingussie Crag Footpath Work
Mountain Bothies Association - Fords of Avon Bothy
Cairngorm Poo Project
Repairs to Knockando Composting Toilet

Green Business Tourism Scheme

We are proud members of the Green Business Tourism Scheme. We are currently graded at Gold Level. For more information take a look at www.green-business.co.uk

Our Environmental Improvement Plan 2011/12

Below is a summary of the environmental improvements we are planning to do during 2010/11. For up-to-date progress please look on our website or on our Environmental Notice Board. The detailed plan is available here

1. Sharing our values with our customers
2. Transport and travel
3. Waste management
4. Energy
5. Procurement
6. Community & Environment

Fairtrade

A lot of Tea & Coffee is consumed at the Lodge so a number of years ago we started only putting Fairtrade Tea, Coffee & Sugar in the bedrooms. In the dining room we have a wide selection of Clipper tea's for you to choose from, you could try a different tea everyday!! You will also find Fairtrade Instant coffee here to.

Downloads

Glenmore Lodge Environmental Policy 2011-2015

Glenmore Times Green Edition

Visitor Charter

Our Environmental Improvement Plan 2011-2012

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