SUSTAINABILITY AT BALLYNAHINCH

To further reduce our energy usage and lower dependability on fossil fuels.
We are investigating the feasibility of installing solar and hydro power units on site.
To reduce our food waste by 26% and our landfill by 21% by the end of 2023.
To reduce our water usage by 5%.
To reduce our electricity usage by 5%.
To continue working with our suppliers to further reduce unnecessary packaging.
To eliminate single use plastic products throughout the estate, with the help of Green Hospitality's Plastic Smart Programme.
To continue to remove non-native & invasive plant species and replace them with native trees throughout our estate.
Install motion sensors for back of house lighting.
To update to energy efficient windows in the Owenmore restaurant.
To find an Irish producer of flour for our baking requirements.
Being an active member of Green Hospitality Ireland and working towards achieving Silver Award and Gold Award with Green Hospitality.
Provide opportunities for guests to carbon neutral their visit.
To move to BioLPG in 2023, to further reduce our carbon footprint.
To separate and recycle any and all polystyrene that comes into the business.
To eliminate the use of 'bubble wrap' within the business.
To develop an onsite renewable energy source.