Morgelyn
(01720) 422897
info@morgelyn.co.uk
Morgelyn,
St. Mary's,
Isles of Scilly,
TR21 0NS
MORGELYN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
My reasons for joining the G.T.B.S. are many but as far back as I can remember I have always hated waste. Perhaps being a post war baby and being half Scottish has something to so with it. Below I have listed a few things that I do to help the environment here on our beautiful islands and beyond.
- I have recently changed my Electricity supplier to "Good Energy" a 100% renewable source.
- I have a solar water heating panel on my roof
- The fridges are mostly A rated and there are low energy light bulbs in most of the lights.
- I provide recycled paper toilet tissues and "green" washing up liquid and cleaning products
- Either Ecover laundry liquid or eco balls are used for the laundry.
- I encourage guests to keep tins and bottles separate for me to take to recycling ( plastic milk bottles for recycling by the school Green Team)
- I have several compost bins and a wormery and provide guests with "green" bins for compostable kitchen waste
- I garden organically and have rain water tanks for use in the garden.
FUTURE AIMS.
- Replacing old electrical appliances with the most energy-efficient ones.
- Replacing old type light bulbs with low energy ones.
HOW YOU CAN HELP AS A VISITOR
Buy local food from road side stalls and monthly produce market in the Town Hall.Try to buy locally made gifts and paintings from the Galleries.
Whenever possible avoid accepting plastic bags.
Think about how you travel to Scilly as some ways of travel are much more harmful than others to the environment.
Use the bus in preference to taxis if you don’t feel like walking.
Use the time switch on your heaters so you don’t have to leave them on all day and switch off lights that are not in use.
Water is precious on these islands so use wisely. It is quite safe to drink so no need to keep buying bottled water.
Short flush on toilet except when necessary for long flush.
Fresh towels are offered mid stay if you want them but if you need more please ask.
Please keep tins , plastic milk cartons and glass separate so I can take them for recycling.
If you need your compost bin emptied leave it outside my kitchen door and I will empty it and return it clean.
Disclaimer. I am doing my best to reduce the negative impact on the environment but do not claim to be perfect!
Any constructive criticism is welcome.