What We Set Out To Do

Small Changes, Kept Up

Burchell’s Bush Lodge takes part in the Dream Hotels and Resorts Eco Status programme, which measures how a property manages its energy, its water, its waste and its carbon footprint, and rates it across five levels from Eco Starter to Eco Champion.

Eco status

Environmental Policy

The Company will comply with the legal requirements and conservation programme for preventing the pollution of the environment, whether air, ground or water, and ensure that any environmental incident is dealt with immediately to reduce the impact on the environment.

Our Goal

To reduce our carbon footprint by saving on electricity and water consumption and through waste recycling.

Responsibilities

  • Employer [Section appointee]
  • Site Manager
  • Service Provider Managers
  • Ad Hoc Contractors
  • Health & Safety Consultant, for the maintenance and
annual review of this plan.
  • All employees, service providers, contractors and sub-contractors employed on the Company premises

Responsibilities

Small Steps Go A Long Way In Making A Bigger Change

Running a resort with a focus on sustainability touches every part of operations. These are the areas the group works across.

Transportation

We encourage low-impact travel and shared journeys where they are practical.

Water Conservation

water-wise fittings and indigenous planting reduce usage and protect a scarce resource.

Waste Reduction

We limit single-use items, compost organics and recycle to keep waste to a minimum.

Sustainable Sourcing

Local, seasonal and ethical sourcing supports both our community and the environment.

Energy Management

Efficient lighting, sensors and ongoing energy-saving work reduce our footprint.

Educating Guests

Guests are encouraged to join our eco efforts with easy, impactful tips during their stay.

Training and Development

Our staff receive regular training to lead and uphold sustainable practices daily.

Local Partnerships

We work with local farmers and groups to grow a greener, stronger community.

Our Initiatives

Energy, Water, Waste and CO2 Initiatives

The detailed status of the resort’s environmental programmes, by pillar.

Energy Saver Status

• Energy-saving devices in all suites
• CFL lamps replaced with LEDs
• 10 jacuzzis heated by 7kW heat pumps
• 5 tumble dryers with automatic
moisture sensors

Water Saver Status

• Tap restrictors: 3L/min
• Shower heads: 4L/min
• Shower buckets to catch cold water
• 8,000L grey water pumped to 2x 10,000L
tanks for flushing

Waste Efficiency Status

• We recycle 30% of all our waste
• We have bins for recyclables, compost & general waste/non recyclables

Carbon Footprint Status

• We recycle 30% of all our waste
• We have bins for recyclables, compost & general waste/non recyclables

FAQ

Burchell’s Bush Lodge takes part in the Dream Hotels and Resorts Eco Status programme, which rates properties across energy, water, waste and carbon. The current certificate and rating are published on this page once issued.

The Eco Status programme rates a property across five levels, from Eco Starter through to Eco Champion, based on how it manages energy, water consumption, waste and its carbon footprint.

Burchell’s Bush Lodge sits in indigenous woodland on the edge of the Kruger National Park, where wildlife moves freely through the property. Guests are asked to keep noise down, stay on marked paths and leave the vegetation as they found it.

Yes. The self-guided eco-trail at Burchell’s Bush Lodge runs through the bushveld with information boards along the way, and children work through Eco Warrior activities as part of the Dream Xplorers programme.

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