The Zomerlust Gasthuis aims to continuously use business opportunities in a responsible manner, and through quality service, develop a sustainable tourism enterprise contributing to the quality of life of the local community where they conduct their business. They strive to optimise harmony between their actions and the environment, both natural and cultural

• Recycled glassware used for breakfast buffet and recycled paper for office paper work
• Both side of paper used for faxes, orders and memo pads
• Winfax system used to reduce paper use
• Dispensers used rather than individual containers for toiletries
• Re-usable baskets used for laundry
• Organic kitchen and garden waste composted
• Old linen and uniforms reused to make laundry bags, dusters, waiters and ice-bucket cloths

• Saver lamps installed in Restaurant, parking areas, and corridors
• Dimmer light facilities in rooms, bar and public areas
• Monthly energy meter readings taken by maintenance department
• Dishwashers and washing machines/ tumble dryers are operated at full capacity

• 'Wonder Shower Heads' installed, with low pressure tabs and detergent free washing system 'techno-wash'

• Rain water is captured in the bore-hole reservoir and used to water the garden

• No CFC aerosols purchased
• Environmentally friendly cleaning agents used

• All employees are involved in environmental issues regarding the hotel

• Zomerlust Gastehuis initiated an environmental approach into the renovating, design, construction and maintenance of the Zomerlust Manor House and the Zomerlust Landgoed historical site
• Member of WWF and Eco-tourism Africa; the Centre for Eco-tourism, and Pretoria

Mari Van Schalkwyk

Zomerlust Gastehuis