In the era of climate change we feel the need to inform our guest of what we have already done to help our planet.
At Verdmont we are committed to helping the planet; here is what we have already implemented.
Energy
Verdmont is fitted with a large rooftop solar array producing 30kw of energy throughout the day.
Verdmont is equipped with a solar thermal array meaning most hot water for eight months of the year is supplied by the sun.
Laundry is washed in hotter water but minimal detergents and sun dried (UV rays kills germs) reducing plastic waste and energy waste from dryers.
Verdmont has doubled insulation to enable passive heating and cooling.
Our off grid Glamping offerings are virtually zero environmental impact. Using solar rechargeable batteries.
Electric vehicles, the Verdmont taxi is a Tesla full electric car, we also allow EV car charging for our guests.
Water
We supply glass bottles for drinking tap water instead of using plastic bottles, please use them.
We use refillable bottles of soap reducing plastic waste.
Glass filters in the pool allow lower chemical use and lower water waste. Follow pool instructions to lower the need for chemical load.
We collect waste pool water for irrigation.
Plastic and pollution
We use steam to clean eliminating chemical use and the resulting waste plastic bottles.
We recycle as much as possible and encourage our guests to do so.
Biodiversity
80% of the property is left intentionally wild to encourage local flora and fauna. This includes large mammals like deer, wild boar, rabbits, foxes and moles. Birds such as Buzzards, eagles, the nightjar, pheasants, blue tits, owls, swallows and redstart but also insects honey bees, carpenter bees, butterflies , moths. Plants such as wild roses and rare flower species like the native Piemonte orchids.
Please walk our gardens and discover nature.
We reject fertilizers we reject pesticides .
Other
We offer vegetarian options and always buy local produce for our meals and wine reducing impact from shipping and agriculture.
