Green credentials

At Dales Bike Centre we are dedicated to being as environmentally friendly, sustainable and as carbon efficient as we can. This dedication started at the drawing board with the architect designing the renovations and new build with this in mind. Here’s our commitment to making our business a sustainable and efficient one.

• Ground Source Heating system which also partially heats the hot water
• Underfloor heating on both floors of the building
• Double glazing on every door and window
• Full 250mm of loft insulation
• Heat exchanger unit in the café kitchen
• Triple ‘A’ rated appliances wherever possible
• Energy efficient lighting system, every light bulb!
• Bio-disc fowl water mini-treatment plant
• All cleaning products environmentally friendly
• Water efficient cisterns
• Water recycling bike wash soon to be installed
• Strict recycling practice – cardboard, glass, plastic, paper, metal
• Food waste management
• Green waste composted
• Bike lubes and cleaners environmentally friendly
• Using recycled paper, envelopes & toilet paper were possible
  
• Native tree/hedge planting as part of our landscaping scheme
• Encourage lots and lots of cycle usage.
• Secure cycle storage, cycle parking stands, bike wash
• Discounts for those arriving using public transport
• Staff encouraged to ride to work.

This is the start of our Green Policy and as our business grows and develops so will it. For further information about any of our Green Policy, give us a call on 01748 884908.