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Explore Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa’s eco-conscious journey—from sustainable practices to conservation initiatives—all designed to protect our planet and preserve the beauty of the Winelands for generations to come.
Explore Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa’s eco-conscious journey—from sustainable practices to conservation initiatives—all designed to protect our planet and preserve the beauty of the Winelands for generations to come.
what we set out to do
We are on a mission to drive real change and foster a strong sense of hope as we help turn dreams into reality. As we’ve learnt over the years, even one simple act of kindness can completely change someone’s life, further prompting them to do the same for others.
Eco status
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 as per the Heritage structures.
Our goal is to reduce on our carbon foot print by saving on electricity, water consumption & waste recycling.
Responsibilities
Running a hotel or resort with a focus on sustainability involves a range of responsibilities that impact various aspects of operations. Here are some key areas to consider:
We support greener travel with shuttle services and encourage low-impact options like cycling and electric vehicles.
Water-wise fittings and indigenous gardens help us reduce usage and protect this vital resource.
We limit single-use items, compost organics, and recycle to keep waste to a minimum.
Local, seasonal and ethical sourcing supports both our community and the planet.
LED lights, sensors, and ongoing energy-saving efforts help reduce our footprint.
Guests are encouraged to join our eco efforts with easy, impactful tips during their stay.
Our staff receive regular
training to lead and
uphold sustainable practices daily.
We collaborate with local farmers and groups to grow a greener, stronger community.
Our Initiatives
Is to train staff on how to save/reduce our carbon footprint by involving them on the green initiatives taking place at work. Below is the detailed status update of our environmental initiatives.
• 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
• 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
• We recycle 30% of all our waste
• We have bins for recyclables, compost & general waste/non recyclables
• We recycle 30% of all our waste
• We have bins for recyclables, compost & general waste/non recyclables
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