PLANET CONSCIOUS

How We Make Our Pubs Eco Friendly

At The Woolpack Sopley, we are fully committed and dedicated to environmental sustainability. We have taken significant steps to prioritize eco-friendly and sustainable practices throughout our business. From energy-efficient lighting to waste reduction and recycling initiatives, we’ve integrated environmentally conscious choices into every aspect of our operation. Our rooms feature eco-conscious amenities, and we continually strive to minimize our carbon footprint. We understand the importance of caring for the planet, and we’re dedicated to doing our part to ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the beauty of our natural world. When you stay with us, you can be confident that you’re supporting a business that is dedicated to the best practices for the planet’s well-being.

Paper

Biodegradable straws

Compost

Our Gardener’s create our own compost

Cooking Oil

Used and recycled with our supplier

Takeaway Containers

Pizza Boxes, Takeaway containers

Glass Bottled Water

All hotel rooms and bar supplied with glass not plastic

Local Suppliers For Food

New Forest Marque products used where possible. Policy in place for majority of ingredients to be sourced locally.
Promote New Forest Marque www.newforestmarque.co.uk

Local Suppliers For Drink

Flack Manor Brewery, Romsey
Bat Country Brewery, West Wellow
Sandbanks Brewery, Poole
Moody Rum, Ringwood

Food Waste & Recycling

Adhered to in all pubs.
Glass Recycled
Paper and Cardboard Recycled
All Food Waste in bins for separate disposal
Biodegradable dog waste bags available

Lighting

Automatic lighting where possible throughout
All lights off or dimmed as required

Printing

All menus printed in house no fuel expenses
All printers set to Black and White
Printer Cartridges recycled with company direct

QR Codes Used For Daily Specials

No printing required

Promoting Responsible Travel

The New Forest Tour Bus Literature
Promoting Public Transport
Supplying Taxi numbers

Cycle & Walking Routes

Promoting Walking & Cycling in the area
Cycle routes www.forestryengland.uk/cycling
www.thenewforest.co.uk
Walking routes www.thenewforest.co.uk

The New Forest Code & Responsible Visiting

Hold Literature for New Forest Code
Advertise Code on all social media platforms
Information Blackboard Displays outside venues
www.thenewforest.co.uk/visitor-info/caring-for-the-forest
www.newforestnpa.gov.uk