Green policy, Senspa, what we're doing to improve health of planet

Our Green Policy The SenSpa philosophy goes deeper than your own well-being, as we are also considering the health of the planet. In May 2007 Careys Manor & SenSpa was awarded Gold by the Green Tourism Business Scheme for Excellence in Environmental Practice and we are also members of the Considerate Hoteliers Association. We are undertaking a number of activities to ensure that the hotel and spa is as ‘green’ as possible and actively promote green tourism by encouraging our guests to travel car-free. In January 2007 we launched the "Green Team", a group of employees which meets once a month to initiate and facilitate environmentally friendly policies throughout the business. What is being done? All electricity used is generated from wind farms. Light bulbs are being gradually replaced by energy saving versions. Using local, organic and free-range produce as far as possible throughout our three restaurants. Installation of more efficient loft insulation. Installation of water butts. Recycling as much paper, plastic, aluminium and glass as possible. Turning down of radiators instead of opening windows. No more doyleys used. Toilet paper made from sustainable sources. Lighting and heating systems have been designed to minimise environmental impact. Our pools are ozone and UV treated minimising the use of chemicals. SenSpa brochures are printed on paper manufactured using Elementary Chlorine Free pulps sourced from renewable and managed forests. SenSpa Organic Therapy products are produced using certified organic ingredients without synthetic ingredients or preservatives in recyclable glass with the minimum of packaging. Travelling to Careys car-free We reward all guests who visit car-free with 10% off our standard tariff rate plus 2 for 1 tickets at Beaulieu, a free steam train ride at Exbury Gardens and 10% off cycle hire at Cycle Experience in Brockenhurst. Supporting the New Forest Trust The New Forest Trust manages a number of important projects to assist in sustaining the key features of forest and its treasured fauna and flora, it also helps to provide suitable facilities for visitors to the area. Careys Manor and SenSpa is delighted to be supporting this registered charity which provides valuable assistance with New Forest conservation. We are inviting all guests to donate £1 per stay to help towards the good work undertaken by the New Forest Trust to preserve our cherished countryside and its wildlife.