Orange Bicycle Guesthouse and Gardens has signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge, to demonstrate our commitment to improving our sustainability score between now and 2030.
The UN World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as "tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities." We are a very small business but we believe every small step counts. We believe hospitality is not a transaction, it's an invitation. We welcome every guest with an open arm. Our aim is to bring people together, listen to everyone's story and create a very inclusive space that everyone is welcome. Each year, we commit to measuring and improving our sustainability performance in the following ways:
● Continue to support local businesses by shopping locally
● Continue to support the community by volunteering
● Partner with local cultural and natural heritage organizations and sites to
promote the unique cultural and natural heritage of our destination
● Lead by example, encourage and increase awareness about sustainable tourism
● Measure our energy consumption and identify ways to improve our energy efficiency, lower costs, and reduce our carbon footprint
● Sign on to Tourism Declares and develop a Climate Action Plan
Some of the things that we have done in the last 10 years:
● Replacing plastic water bottle with a water cooler 2017
● New efficient window and doors 2016-2022
● Replacing battery operated of some of the maintenance equipment such as lawnmower and snowblower instead of gas 2024-2025
● Using some upcycle furniture for the 2nd location
Together we can build a healthier planet for next generations!
