CONTRIBUTOR || DR TORILL BIGG
Bio: Torill Bigg gained her PhD from Cranfield University researching an environmentally friendly reactor design to treat polluted water using low carbon-emission waste materials. She is a chartered engineer, an accomplished sailor - and a big fan of the staycation and of all things environmental. Dr Bigg is Chief Carbon Reduction Engineer for Tunley Engineering, offering carbon footprints for businesses of any size and carbon reduction engineering. www.tunley-engineering.com w READ ONLINE & SHARE >> luxurybnbmag.com/carbon-neutral-quiz
Carbon- How Neutral Quiz eco-friendly are you? 5pts.
Eco-friendly transport from the nearest train station - cuts down on fossil fuels
3pts.
Grey-water system
5pts.
Solar Panels - if it replaces grid electricity
3pts.
Low flush toilets
10pts.
Replacing water heating from a gas boiler
1pt.
Digital receipts and invoices - helps to save paper
3pts.
eCar Charging station - for supporting & encouraging electric car usage
3pts.
Wildflower meadows - saves carbon emissions & is a natural carbon store
3pts.
One-cup Kettles - saves water and electricity
3pts.
Offer transport to & from local train station so guests don’t have to drive
2pts.
Low energy standby appliances
2pts.
Use natural fibres for linens, carpets and curtains - acts as a carbon store
4pts.
Vegan Menu - changing to a plant based diet is one of the biggest things we can all do to reduce our carbon footprints
3pts.
Natural materials for maintenance & refurbs - act as a carbon store even longer than soft furnishings
How did you score...? 1 - 10:
11 - 20:
21 - 35:
36 - 45:
Carbon Guzzlers! Uh-Oh... Not great... In need of major changes asap! It's not too late to start implementing new practices, so act now!
You're doing okay...
Good work! You’re doing great & you’re on the right track, but still need a little push… What will you do next to become a champ?
Eco Champions!
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But there’s still a LOT of room for improvement! Try and implement some of the ideas above to improve!
Well done, keep up the great work! Keep your carbon neutral crown by continuing to help the environment!
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