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Composting:
organic waste from the kitchen and the garden go
into our compost pit, that has been mulching now for
almost a year. |
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Rainwater collection:
water is scarce in
Kenya. During the rains, we collect rainwater from
the roofs via an intricate network of hidden pipes.
We can store up to 180,000 litres of rainwater. This
water is used to water the gardens, fill the pond
and the pool (which is however treated). Shower and
tap water is obtained from an underwater stream the
flows further inland, while drinking water is
purchased as bottled mineral water. |
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Controlled use of detergents:
While we provide a clean set of bed linens and bath
towels for all guests upon their arrival, we suggest
that these be changed only twice a week, so as to limit
the use of laundry detergents. We ask that our guests
assist us in this. |
| If as a guest of Asha Cottage
you have suggestions on how we can improve or expand
these initiatives, please discuss your ideas with us. |
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ASHA
GREEN
Here are the green positions
and initiatives that we have adopted at Asha Cottage:
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Tree-planting and wildlife
conservation:
since identifying the site for
Asha Cottage we committed to not removing any of the
old indigenous trees (we moved the house to cater
for the flamboyant that is near the entrance). We
have also planted over 100 plants and bushes to
embellish the gardens, but also to ensure that a
continuous canopy is available for monkeys to access
their food supplies. In particular, our gardens are
home to a troupe of Colobus
Monkeys, that are now accustomed to us and feel safe in
our gardens. They usually pass through on a daily basis. |
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Solar energy:
all
of our hot water is heated using solar energy. |
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Waste recycling:
we separate our waste,
collecting plastic, glass, metal and paper
separately. Paper products are burned and the ashes
used to fertilise the garden; glass bottles are
recycled to support local businesses in the area and
metal scrap is donated to local collectors. |
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