At Clare's rock hostel we have tried to minimise our effect on the environment through a number of measures.

Main building is stone faced with limestone rock from the site

We recycle as much of the waste generated by guests as possible. All glass/metal/plastic containers are recycled. Food waste is composted.
Guests are made aware of our recycling policy at check-in.

Low energy light bulbs are used throughout..

Electricity supplied by Airtricity who source there power from wind farms.

We have installed solar panels for water heating.

Water is conserved through our water saving taps and shower heads with automatic shut off and set premixed hot / cold.

We have our own well on site so no chemicals used in water..

All waste water and sewerage is treated in puraflo treatment plants.

Basins are used in the kitchen to conserve water.

On our farm we farm under Rural Environmental Protection Scheme.

We are members of the local Burren Ecotourism group.

Walks in the area have been developed to enable access through private lands for visitors. Information on walks at hostel.

We are also trying out home made non-toxic cleaning products in the kitchen/dining area.

Clothes are dried outside weather permitting.

The Certificate in Ecotourism from Sligo IT has been achieved as part of "Clare's Rock hostel's commitment to providing a sustainable ecotourism product..

Clare's rock hostel is a supporter of the Burrenbeo trust

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