The Greenbox is a completely unique region and is a natural location for Ireland's first ecotourism destination. It boasts unique ecosystems, an unspoiled landscape, centres of learning such as The Organic Centre, a GeoPark (Marble Arch Caves,Co Fermanagh) and off shore islands of high conservation value such as InishmurrayIsland in DonegalBay. Read More


CoaST is a tiny but tenacious social enterprise whose aim is to work towards one planet tourism; a type of tourism which provides benefits to the people, economy and environment of Cornwall, and which operates within our social, financial and environmental means. In other words, the triple bottom line. Read More



 
The Guardian Newspaper named Cottage Lodge as ' Best B&B in New Forest National Park' August 2007. Caterer & Hotelkeeper magazine named Cottage Lodge as finalist in Green Hotel of the Year August 2007. Tourism South East winner for Sustainable Business Award August 2007, GLTS holder and GTBS Gold Award, Find out more about The Cottage Lodge.


At Careys Manor we are committed to doing as much as we can to help protect our environment. In May 2007 we were awarded Gold by the Green Tourism Business Scheme for Excellence in Environmental Practice and we are also members of the Considerate Hoteliers Association. More


The Green Tourism Business Scheme are a closely related green tourism organisation that the Green Leaf Tourism Scheme actively encourages its members to participate in. As the most recognised national Green Tourism body the GTBS have carried out many case studies nationwide. We have included a selection of them below, however for a full up to the minute list please visit their website.


General:

  • ECO DESIGN OFFICE UNITS - Read
  • GENERAL CASE STUDY - HOTEL - Read
  • GENERAL CASE STUDY - B&B - Read
  • GENERAL CASE STUDY - SELF CATERING - Rea

  Energy:

  • HEAT FROM THE EARTH - Read
  • LOFT INSULATION - THERMAFLEECE - Read
  • LOW ENERGY LIGHT BULBS - Read
  • COMBINED HEAT AND POWER- Read
  • SOLAR HEATED HOT WATER- Read

Landscape:

  • HAY TIME PROJECT - Read
  • REDUCING LIGHT POLLUTION - Read
  • GREEN GARDENING - Read

 

Management:

  • ACTION FOR BIODIVERSITY - Read 

  Purchasing:

  • USING LOCAL PRODUCE - Read
  • LOCAL AND 'GREEN' PRODUCTS IN SHOP - Read

Car - Free:

  • GIVE THE CAR A HOLIDAY - Read