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Environmental Statement

We are privileged to be living in Britain's first designated National Park and try and run Underleigh House in a way that has minimal effect upon our environment.

• An on-going programme to replace the bulbs in all lighting fixtures with low energy types.
• Use of small, low wattage kettles on hospitality trays.
• Thermostatic radiator valves are fitted on all radiators.
• Double glazing and insulation (of pipes/loft/tanks) reduce heat loss (and therefore the heat required) and the hot water temperature is set at 60°C.
• Toilet 'hippos' fitted to reduce water consumption.
• Stickers in each bathroom encourage guests to think about how often they require fresh towels.
• 'A' rated electrical appliances replace older versions where possible.
• 2 new high efficiency gas boilers have been installed.
• Support local economy by using locally sourced produce wherever possible.
• Promote Peak District goods and businesses with an array of information leaflets.
• Promote Peak District conservation and environmental information by displaying relevant leaflets.
• Support local delivery of bottled milk and recycling of milk bottles.
• Support local egg producer and return egg trays for re-use.
• By making our own jams/preserves, glass jars are re-used.
• Purchasing a growing number of recycled products e.g. stationary from recycled paper, refilled printer cartridges.
• Bottles, cans, plastic and paper are recycled (using the village collection point and the local council's doorstep collection).
• Inkjet printer cartridges are recycled.
• Green waste is composted.
• Water butt used for tubs and greenhouse watering.
• Encourage guests to 'walk from the door' (and/or use local public transport) therefore reducing use of their car.
• The property is no-smoking throughout.
• Enhance biodiversity in the garden with a variety of bird feeders and nest box.
• Support National Trust conservation work within the Peak District ('The Peak District Appeal') and encourage guests to donate by having a collection box and donation forms available.

• Not leaving lights on when leaving the premises.
• Not leaving the TV on standby mode.
• Adjusting radiator valves to suit (and not having them on a high setting whilstleaving the windows open at the same time).
• Supporting local businesses.
• Leaving newspapers, glass & plastic bottles to the side of the main rubbish bin so we can recycle them.
• Supporting our laundry policy and re-using towels.
• Supporting the National Trust Peak District Appeal.