Chalet 1802 Environmental Policy
The most environmentally friendly thing would be to stop flying and stop going on holidays. This is not realistically going to happen, so people need to take their holidays in the most environmentally friendly way possible. The skiing industry is a service industry and, as such, the company providing the best service will have a clear competitive advantage. But, as environmental performance and enjoyable holidays are increasingly interlinked, adopting and putting into practice an environmental policy not only gives clients and guests a choice when booking their holiday based not just on cost alone, but also works to preserve a pristine natural mountain environment on which the industry relies.
- No Chalet 1802 literature in print: no brochures, tickets or booking forms. All our booking and information is done via email and on the web.
- Recycling everything possible including paper, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles and glass both in the office and the chalets.
- Providing our guests with information on the website containing responsible travel tips.
- All our electricity is purchased from carbon free sources.
- We have reduced energy consumption in our accommodation by:
- Installing new, efficient wood burners
- coppicing our firewood from our own forest
- installing double glazing
- re-insulating chalet roofs, walls and floors
- installing energy efficient light bulbs where possible
- installing new efficient boilers and central heating systems in our chalets
- purchasing new and more fuel efficient minibuses
- installing eco cubes on all fridges and freezers
- fitting modern dual flow toilets
Chalet 1802 Office Environmental Policy:
- Reduce the amount of paper used and, where ever possible, use sustainable sources.
- Reduce use of electricity and fuel in heating, lighting and other equipment.
- Shutdown all computers and other electronic equipment when not in use.
- Recycle paper, cardboard, print cartridges and other waste.
- Paperless booking system.
Chalet 1802 Resort And Environmental Policy:
- Please avoid sensitive wildlife areas.
- Please do not leave litter on the mountain. If you smoke please bring disposable ashtrays for when you are out skiing.
- Do not waste water in the chalets.
- Heating: each extra degree of heat burns about 8% more fuel.
- Please save electricity by turning off lights when you leave the room.
- Recycle as much as possible; glass bottles, cans, plastic, paper & cardboard.
