David, Jade, Nadine & Sonja

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  

Water resources

• The garden has been landscaped in a Mediterranean style to suite our climate; this includes using water wise plants and trees;
• A grey water recycling system has been installed to ensure that bath, basin and shower water is used to water the gardens instead of making use of the municipal supply;
• The pool filtering system also includes a water saving device

Other

• All excess food is donated to Feedback which is a program aimed at feeding the poor and needy in the Cape Town area. http://www.feedback.org.za/
• Feedback is the link between people who have excess food and are willing to reach out, and communities where hunger and malnourishment are a way of life...

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 

Four Rosmead’s responsible tourism initiatives include the following:

Staff

•  All staff receive thorough induction training at the time of their employment. This together with our ongoing on the job training ensures that they have saleable skills that they would not otherwise have had;
• We encourage tertiary education by facilitating study loans;
• We provide supplements to our staff in winter to ensure that they do not suffer unduly from winter colds and flu’s and educate them about the benefits of eating healthily;
• Transport is provided to and from work during periods of unrest when it is unsafe to use the public transport system.

 Renewable energy

•  The swimming pool has recently been solar heated
• Low voltage energy saving light bulbs are used wherever possible
• All the rooms will soon be equipped with an energy saving device that switches off all high consumption items such as air conditioners when the room is not occupied