Other Sustainability Initiatives at The Silo

Apart from the wonderful community upliftment organisations The Silo supports, we are also committed to the following ongoing sustainability initiatives:

STIMULATING LOCAL BUSINESSES

• We source the freshest kitchen ingredients from local suppliers of fruit, vegetables, baked goods and diary, freshwater salmon and trout, wines, and a variety of handmade chocolate treats. These suppliers are all local, small-scale operations that in turn support their immediate communities.
• We have an incredible array of local artists on display throughout the hotel.
• We empower local entrepreneurs through outsourced services and suppliers.
• Furniture and finishing throughout the hotel are sourced locally.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

• We use energy saving light bulbs.
• All showerheads have been replaced with certified water-saving attachments.
• We have removed all plastic bottles and straws.
• Succulents and astroturf are used on our rooftop to minimise water use.
• Restrictors have been fitted to all water outlets.
• Disposable napkins reduce water consumption as no washing is required.
• Ice bucket water is reused for cleaning.
• Double glaze windows throughout the hotel means we use less energy for insulation.
• The air conditioning system utilises the central sea water cooling plant. This plant will offer a substantial reduction in the precincts energy and water consumption.

TRAINING

• We provide training and internship programes for students from local colleges and academies.

STAFF TRAINING & WELLFARE

• We provide continuous training for staff members through various health & safety, first aid, fire safety, inter-department, inter-company, study assistance, business coaching, and purpose & value initiatives.
• We provide access for staff members an annual health check up, and contribute to every staff members’ Medical Aid.
• All Silo staff get the opportunity to regularly visit our other properties (La Residence – Franschoek, Birkenhead House in Hermanus and occasionally, Royal Malewane in The Kruger National Park) for lunch/dinner and/or overnight stays.