Environment
Environment –
Although most of our guests drive to the campsite in their own transport please note alternative transport to East Crinnis is possible. The nearest national bus route drops off ½ mile away and there are nearby train stations at Par and St Austell. Please see more information in our accessibility statement.
We hope you’ll find the following information useful for driving as sustainable as possible. It’s always useful to think less carbon dioxide output = more pennies to spend on your holiday!! Please find these top tips.
Correct tyre pressures
Under inflated tyres are not only potentially dangerous, but they also increase the rolling resistance between the vehicle’s tyres and the road, meaning the engine has to work harder and therefore consume more fuel.
Fully maintained vehicle
A badly maintained vehicle is unlikely to perform as it’s designed to. Problems such as partially blocked filters, poor oil performance, and emissions control systems under-performing will all prevent your engine from functioning properly. This can lead to increased fuel consumption and higher emissions.
Removing roof box rails
External fixings such as roof boxes, rails and bike racks should be removed when not in use. They change the air flow over the vehicle and increase its aerodynamic drag. This means that extra power is needed from your engine, increasing fuel consumption and emissions.
Think about how you keep cool
Avoid driving with the windows open at speeds of over 50 mph as this increases the car’s aerodynamic drag. To reduce engine workload and therefore fuel consumption, close your windows and turn on the fan, only using the air con when really necessary to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Removing unnecessary weight
Carrying unnecessary weight in the boot or cabin of the vehicle will make the engine work harder when accelerating; this particularly affects stop/start driving. Simply removing this load will reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions.
Reducing stop start driving
The engine has to work harder when accelerating and every time the brakes are used this energy is lost as heat. Accelerating more smoothly and lifting off the accelerator earlier will improve fuel economy.
Excess idling
Unnecessary idling will consume fuel and produce emissions even whilst stationary. During periods of several minutes or more, where it is safe to do so, switching off your engine will stop fuel consumption and emissions completely.
Avoid hard acceleration
Accelerating hard and using high engine speeds will make the engine consume more fuel. This is because under high loads, and high speeds, the engine operates less efficiently. Accelerating more steadily to the desired speed and avoiding high engine revs by changing into a higher gear earlier will reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Avoid short journeys
On short journeys, when an engine is cold, it uses more fuel than normal until it reaches the optimum working temperature. The catalytic converter in the exhaust, which reduces harmful emissions, is also less efficient when cold. Cold start journeys, therefore, lead to higher emissions and higher fuel consumption for several minutes after start up compared to a warm engine. So, where possible, it is best to avoid short journeys.
Waste recycling
Last year we set up our waste recycling centre which is situated at the entrance to the main site. Through this operation we have saved hundreds of kg of rubbish going straight into landfill sites throughout Cornwall. Recycling is an excellent way of saving energy and conserving the environment. Did you know that:
• 1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a television for 3 hours.
• 1 recycled glass bottle would save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.
• 1 recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 3 hours.
• 70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials.
On arrival you will be given recycling bags for Glass, Paper/Cardboard and Plastic/Tin. Once each bag is full please leave it in the correct section of the recycling centre and take the appropriate bag to re-fill.
Nature reserve
Our diversification of East Crinnis Farm has always been in consideration of the local wildlife and eco-system. Although rich in diversity we extended the habitats by creating a wet land which guests can now use for leisure and relaxing alongside nature. The pond and surrounding area are rich with wildlife and here you will find many species of birds, insects, mammals and even reptiles. The Farm is home to wonderful bird life with predators like, buzzards, hawks and falcons to the more common blackbirds, robins and magpies. We also have lovely migrating birds like Swallows and Canadian Geese that return year after year.
The pond is stocked with a variety of fish, while you will also see frogs, toads, ducks, dragonflies and butterflies. In the borders and woodlands that surround the holiday park are fox’s, owls, badgers and rabbits making East Crinnis a truly remarkable wildlife watching haven.
At East Crinnis we are passionate about protecting our environment and building a sustainable business that considers all social, economic and environmental impacts. During your holiday with us we hope that you will participate to ensure your holiday has as little impact to the environment as possible.
Transport to Cornwall –Although most of our guests drive to the campsite in their own transport please note alternative transport to East Crinnis is possible. The nearest national bus route drops off ½ mile away and there are nearby train stations at Par and St Austell. Please see more information in our accessibility statement.
We hope you’ll find the following information useful for driving as sustainable as possible. It’s always useful to think less carbon dioxide output = more pennies to spend on your holiday!! Please find these top tips.
Correct tyre pressures
Under inflated tyres are not only potentially dangerous, but they also increase the rolling resistance between the vehicle’s tyres and the road, meaning the engine has to work harder and therefore consume more fuel.
Fully maintained vehicle
A badly maintained vehicle is unlikely to perform as it’s designed to. Problems such as partially blocked filters, poor oil performance, and emissions control systems under-performing will all prevent your engine from functioning properly. This can lead to increased fuel consumption and higher emissions.
Removing roof box rails
External fixings such as roof boxes, rails and bike racks should be removed when not in use. They change the air flow over the vehicle and increase its aerodynamic drag. This means that extra power is needed from your engine, increasing fuel consumption and emissions.
Think about how you keep cool
Avoid driving with the windows open at speeds of over 50 mph as this increases the car’s aerodynamic drag. To reduce engine workload and therefore fuel consumption, close your windows and turn on the fan, only using the air con when really necessary to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Removing unnecessary weight
Carrying unnecessary weight in the boot or cabin of the vehicle will make the engine work harder when accelerating; this particularly affects stop/start driving. Simply removing this load will reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions.
Reducing stop start driving
The engine has to work harder when accelerating and every time the brakes are used this energy is lost as heat. Accelerating more smoothly and lifting off the accelerator earlier will improve fuel economy.
Excess idling
Unnecessary idling will consume fuel and produce emissions even whilst stationary. During periods of several minutes or more, where it is safe to do so, switching off your engine will stop fuel consumption and emissions completely.
Avoid hard acceleration
Accelerating hard and using high engine speeds will make the engine consume more fuel. This is because under high loads, and high speeds, the engine operates less efficiently. Accelerating more steadily to the desired speed and avoiding high engine revs by changing into a higher gear earlier will reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Avoid short journeys
On short journeys, when an engine is cold, it uses more fuel than normal until it reaches the optimum working temperature. The catalytic converter in the exhaust, which reduces harmful emissions, is also less efficient when cold. Cold start journeys, therefore, lead to higher emissions and higher fuel consumption for several minutes after start up compared to a warm engine. So, where possible, it is best to avoid short journeys.
Waste recycling
Last year we set up our waste recycling centre which is situated at the entrance to the main site. Through this operation we have saved hundreds of kg of rubbish going straight into landfill sites throughout Cornwall. Recycling is an excellent way of saving energy and conserving the environment. Did you know that:
• 1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a television for 3 hours.
• 1 recycled glass bottle would save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.
• 1 recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 3 hours.
• 70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials.
On arrival you will be given recycling bags for Glass, Paper/Cardboard and Plastic/Tin. Once each bag is full please leave it in the correct section of the recycling centre and take the appropriate bag to re-fill.
Nature reserve
Our diversification of East Crinnis Farm has always been in consideration of the local wildlife and eco-system. Although rich in diversity we extended the habitats by creating a wet land which guests can now use for leisure and relaxing alongside nature. The pond and surrounding area are rich with wildlife and here you will find many species of birds, insects, mammals and even reptiles. The Farm is home to wonderful bird life with predators like, buzzards, hawks and falcons to the more common blackbirds, robins and magpies. We also have lovely migrating birds like Swallows and Canadian Geese that return year after year.
The pond is stocked with a variety of fish, while you will also see frogs, toads, ducks, dragonflies and butterflies. In the borders and woodlands that surround the holiday park are fox’s, owls, badgers and rabbits making East Crinnis a truly remarkable wildlife watching haven.
We have designed our own children’s trail/worksheet so they can understanding the eco-system and environment through exploration. There’s a prize for all the completed trails when handing them back in at reception.