Escape Lodge - Our 'green' philosophy

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=112 BGCOLOR="#9999FF" TEXT="#080000" background="0ba00832egceij.jpg"> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="732" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 60 ><NOBR><div> E s c a p e  L o d g e</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH="342"><div>                           </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#9999FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id92.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Links</U></A>   </FONT><A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ben Damph Trial Home"><U>Market Test Archive</U></A>             </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 21 ><NOBR><div> a different place to stay</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="209"><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Escape Lodge EcoLodge"><U> </U></A> </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Escape Lodge EcoLodge"><U><B>HOME</B></U></A><B>  </B>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT><A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Escape Lodge Living"><U>More info</U></A>    <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Escape Lodge Our green philosophy"><U>What's an eco-lodge?</U></A>   <A HREF="id44.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U><B>Contact Us</B></U></A> </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>    </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=368 BGCOLOR="#9999FF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> Our green philosophy </div> <div>  No guilt!  How green you personally choose to be is up to you - you're on holiday!</div> <div>   </div> <div> Escape Lodge aims for a low-impact on the natural world.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#333300" FACE="Bradley Hand ITC" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="612" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#009966" BORDERCOLORDARK="#33FFFF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 441 WIDTH="275"><div>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">to live amongst, and in balance with, the natural surroundings</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">to use natural materials and alternative technologies where possible</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">to maintain environmentally responsible day to day living wherever possible</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">to work towards being self-sufficient in power generation</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">to reduce waste wherever possible by careful purchasing and recycling</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">to promote the care and conservation of the land, sea and wildlife around us</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">to encourage the use of public transport </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">to develop Escape Lodge with respect for, and minimum impact upon, the existing flora, fauna, landscape and community.</div> <bR> <div> We aim to bring you close to nature and wildlife in a relatively low-tech manner. That means providing adequate bathroom facilities but not one per guest - so, sorry, no ensuite rooms! </div> <bR> <div> We encourage less use of electricity by avoiding things that use it - our kitchen is not full of gadgets and our rooms don't have lots of table lamps.  </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="326"><bR> <div> <B>"</B>You recycle your empties and you've dabbled in organic apples but that's as far as it goes.  Shelling out for an eco-holiday is maybe one step too far into tree-hugging territory.</div> <div> Who wants to chew over Third World debt problems with a bunch of bio-bores in a leaky bamboo hut?  You need a holiday not an endurance test.</div> <div> But green holidays have come a long way.  The last ten years has seen the beard and beads brigade replaced by switched on, shockingly normal entertainment seekers.<B>"</B></div> <div> <B>Graham Holliday, Sunday Herald</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="136" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 51 WIDTH="130"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="51" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="130" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Escape Lodge aspires to the principles of eco-tourism:</div> <bR> <div> The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people." </div> <bR> <div> Ecotourism, a tourism that:</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="402" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 785 WIDTH="398"><div> 1. tries to minimise its own environmental impact</div> <div> 2. supports environmental conservation & local projects</div> <div> 3. increases environmental & cultural knowledge</div> <div> 4. involves the local people as equal partners</div> <div> 5. is available & affordable to less affluent residents & guests</div> <div> From <A HREF="http://www.ecoclub.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ecoclub.com"><U>eco-club.com</U></A></div> <bR> <div> Take a look at Eco-Lodges around the world on <A HREF="http://www.ecoclub.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ecoclub.com"><U>Ecoclub.com</U></A>  </div> <bR> <div> The following organisations have been especially helpful in the support and promotion of Escape Lodge - a big thankyou to you all from us - CHECK THEM OUT:</div> <bR> <div> Tradstocks Natural Stone Supplies  <A HREF="http://www.tradstocks.co.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tradstocks.co.uk"><U>www.tradstocks.co.uk</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ceilidhplace.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ceilidhplace.com"><U>The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool www.ceilidhplace.com</U></A></div> <div> OXFAM <A HREF="http://www.oxfam.org.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oxfam.org.uk"><U> </U></A><A HREF="http://www.oxfam.org.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oxfam.org.uk"><U>www.oxfam.org</U></A><A HREF="http://www.oxfam.org.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oxfam.org.uk"><U>.uk</U></A></div> <div> GREENPEACE <A HREF="http://www.greenpeace.org.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.greenpeace.org.uk"><U>www.greenpeace.org.uk</U></A></div> <div> University of the Highlands and Islands <A HREF="http://www.uhi.ac.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.uhi.ac.uk"><U>www.uci.ac.uk</U></A></div> <div> British Trust for Conservation Volunteers <A HREF="http://www.btcv.org.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.btcv.org.uk"><U>www.btcv.org.uk</U></A></div> <div> Wilderness Scotland <A HREF="http://www.wildernessscotland.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wildernessscotland.com"><U>www.wildernessscotland.com</U></A></div> <div> Aktive8 Outdoor clothing, Edinburgh <A HREF="http://www.aktive8.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aktive8.com"><U>www.aktive8.com</U></A></div> <div> MacBackpackers Hostels and Tours <A HREF="http://www.macbackpackers.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.macbackpackers.com"><U>www.macbackpackers.com</U></A></div> <div> Marine Conservation Society <A HREF="http://www.mcsuk.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mcsuk.org"><U>www.mcsuk.org</U></A></div> <div> The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust <A HREF="http://www.wwt.org.uk/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wwt.org.uk/"><U>www.wwt.org.uk</U></A></div> <div> Gairloch Marine Life Centre & Cruises <A HREF="http://www.porpoise-gairloch.co.uk/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.porpoise-gairloch.co.uk/"><U>www.porpoise-</U></A><A HREF="http://www.porpoise-gairloch.co.uk/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.porpoise-gairloch.co.uk/"><U>gairloch</U></A><A HREF="http://www.porpoise-gairloch.co.uk/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.porpoise-gairloch.co.uk/"><U>.co.uk/</U></A></div> <div> Tourism Concern <A HREF="http://www.tourismconcern.org.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tourismconcern.org.uk"><U>www.tourismconcern.org.uk</U></A></div> <div> Green Guide  <A HREF="http://www.greenguide.co.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.greenguide.co.uk"><U>www.greenguide.co.uk</U></A></div> <div> Living Ethically <A HREF="http://www.livingethically.co.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.livingethically.co.uk"><U>www.livingethically.co.uk</U></A></div> <div> CAT - The Centre for Alternative Technology <A HREF="http://www.cat.org.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cat.org.uk"><U>www.cat.org.uk</U></A> </div> <div> LILI - Low Impact Living Initiative <A HREF="http://www.lowimpact.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lowimpact.org"><U>www.lowimpact.org</U></A></div> <div> Authentic Business<A HREF="http://www.authenticbusiness.co.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.authenticbusiness.co.uk"><U> </U></A><A HREF="http://www.authenticbusiness.co.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.authenticbusiness.co.uk"><U>www.authenticbusiness.co.uk</U></A></div> <div> The John Muir Trust <A HREF="http://www.jmt.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.jmt.org"><U>www.jmt.org</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Eco Tourism Links</div> <bR> <div> http://www.planeta.com/</div> <div> www.responsibletravel.com</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Met Office Weather forecast for West Highlands: 09068 500441</div> <div> Mountain Weather Info Service: www.mwis.org.uk  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="567" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 89 WIDTH="130"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="89" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="130" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="182"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="89" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="182" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="239"><div> <I> <a href="http://www.makepovertyhistory.org/index.shtml?entry=buttonhtml01" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.makepovertyhistory.org/images/banners/button-88x31.gif" width="88" height="31" ></a>  </I></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div>   <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://pub33.bravenet.com/counter/code.php?id=388686&usernum=2790518794&cpv=2"></script>   </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>