BAY LIMOS Statement on Responsible Tourism

 

 

As one of New Zealand's quality assured operators, we understand that what we do has an impact on the environment. BAY LIMOS has a Responsible Tourism program based on our core operating philosophies of Kaitiakitanga and Manaakitanga.

 

Manaakitanga: The concept of warmth and hospitality which, when put together creates a shared experience in both directions, shared by many parties

 

Kaitiakitanga: Guardianship of the people, the land and the spirit which binds the two.

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In line with these philosophies we have an active program of mitigating the impacts from resource usage. 

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New Zealand is known as being clean and green. This is mainly attributable to our low population density resulting in relatively benign environmental pressures.  There is a risk that if we are not vigilant in looking after our environment then this could threaten New Zealand's clean, green image.

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• Waste: We encourage our clients to bring their own re-usable bottle which can be filled with clean, free and safe to drink New Zealand water from the tap.  Refills can be made at almost all our destinations we visit on the tours.  We employ selective waste disposal to ensure that all material is graded and disposed of through the appropriate channels. We have a plastics, paper, general waste, and glass bin to facilitate this.

• Water:  Unless requested, we no longer supply free plastic water bottles. Instead we encourage our clients to bring their own re-usable bottle which can be filled with clean, free and safe to drink New Zealand water from the tap. Our tap water is very safe to drink.  We use hose controls when washing the vans to prevent too much run off when water is not required. We use dual flush toilets, spring loaded taps, check and repair for any leaking taps, and are on metered water usage. We advocate the use of a ‘full load’ machine washing for dishes & clothes.

• Vehicles: Our vehicles are kept in top condition and are serviced in line with the manufacturers recommendations. 

• Energy: Our new refurbished office and depot has 100% LED lighting throughout. All windows are double glazed. Heating – our building is insulated, as are the hot water pipes and cylinder.  We use heat pumps for the most efficient form of heating and cooling. 

• Paper: We save paper by not printing emails that don't need to be printed and we request our guests use E-tickets for check in to our tours. Waste paper is re-used where possible as scrap note paper in the office.

• Buy New Zealand: We try to buy New Zealand made products where we can

• The NZ Living wage:  All staff are paid at least the New Zealand living wage.

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