ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
At Podere Conti we are committed to green hotel and restaurant policies and the implementation of proactive measures to help protect and sustain the environment for future generations. We aim to practice sustainable self-sufficiency with sourcing at ZeroKM and ZeroWaste wherever possible.
By working together, we can contribute to making a cleaner and safer environment and ensure environmental issues remain a focal point and receive proper attention.
In delivering our commitment we will:
Comply with relevant environmental legislation
Seek to conserve natural resources through the responsible use of energy, water and materials but also maintaining the quality of service expected by our guests
Work with suppliers who have compatible policies for managing their impact on the environment
Keep our staff trained and committed to our environmental goals
Examples of everyday actions
Recycling of …
Paper & card, glass& tin, plastic, cooking oil
Food waste used, where appropriate, to feed farm animals
Organic waste by composting for use to fertilize the agricultural land
Reduction of …
Water consumption through double flush system WCs and all guest rooms fitted with showers
Waste packaging by the purchase of bulk food items and concentrated cleaning materials
Single use water bottles by producing our own mineral water using the system NATURIZZATA® by S.I.D.E.A. Italia with a NATURIZZATORE® licensed and approved by the Ministry of Health
Single use toiletries by using refillable organic soap and shampoo bottles in our guest bathrooms
Carbon footprint by applying ZERO KM practices in our restaurant
Saving energy by…
Use of low energy light bulbs
Replacing guest linen bi-weekly unless otherwise required
Re-use towels on guest request
Use of solar panel generated hot water
Installation of underfloor heating
Whilst visiting the Podere Conti, there are a number of ways you can help us maintain our green policy:
We will change linen bi weekly or upon request, however if you think is not necessary please advise us
Please deposit dirty towels in the bathtub to indicate they need changing, otherwise we will assume you are happy to reuse
Please respect the differential rubbish collection policy as detailed in your welcome pack, especially depositing all recycling waste (paper, plastic, glass, organic) to the bins located in the car park
When leaving your room, please be sure to turn OFF all lights and taps and try not to leave your television on standby
DO NOT CHANGE THE THERMOSTAT SETTINGS IN YOUR ROOM
the underfloor heating is automatically controlled centrally and you risk turning it off