Noordhoek Farm Village is committed to the growing green consciousness movement and we are proud supporters of the City of Cape Town’s initiative of providing an extensive list of "green spaces, nature reserves, organic eateries, farmers' markets, recycling drop-offs, sustainable living projects, eco products, green accommodation and other green choices" in and around Cape Town. The Cape Town Green Map has joined the Green Map movement - a community of over four thousand local green living sites around the world. www.capetowngreenmap.co.za
Cape Town, arguably, happens to be one of the most spectacular settings on the planet. The unique environment is its greatest and most fragile assets. Noordhoek is one of the greenest spaces within our city and Noordhoek Farm Village have made a green lifestyle choice to be part of preserving our corner of the planet.
Noordhoek Farm Village is on the map as a featured area for the recycling depot. The depot is maintained by NEAG and we thank Karoline Hanks and her team for their efforts in recycling glass; cans & tins; cardboard & paper. Please bring your recycling when you next visit the village. An estimated 15% of the total waste stream of Noordhoek is recycled from this facitility. This substantial recycling of waste in the South Peninsula area reduces the need for landfill facilities in the UNICITY and also results in a more efficient use of primary resources for our country.
Noordhoek FullCycle is committed to reducing waste through innovative products and services.
Noordhoek FullCycle has set up a large vermicomposting site at its offices in Noordhoek. The food waste from three restaurants at the Noordhoek Farm Village is collected daily and fed to the worms. In keeping with Noordhoek FullCycle's commitment to low technology, low energy solutions (and converting waste into a beneficial resource) the 'waste' is collected by bicycle and trailer, and the vermicompost and vermitea are to be used in the gardens at the Noordhoek Farm Village. They are also on the Map!
De Noordhoek Hotel has recently listed on the SA Green Map. In addition to this, De Noordhoek Hotel have also recently listed on the Green Times Eco Route. Find us on www.thegreentimes.co.za
De Noordhoek Hotel remains committed to operating using responsible tourism guidelines. De Noordhoek Hotel prides themselves on being the first hotel in Cape Town to employ solar heating for all their hot water needs. Low energy lighting, water saving showers, separation of waste for recycling, food waste management and general design efficiency all contribute to their responsible tourism ethic. The hotel garden, with the exception of four lemon trees, is indigenous and water wise. Dining tables have been manufactured utilising recycled timber by a local entrepreneur, and personnel employed are all from households within a 10km radius of the hotel.
So go Green in Noordhoek!
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Nov 03 2009, 06:39 AM
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