The Swinton Park has looked at a number of ways to reduce its carbon footprint which are not detrimental to the comfort of their guests. In 2006 the hotel installed a wood chip boiler for the purpose of providing the hotel with heating and hot water. The installation has been a huge success as the boiler uses a renewable energy source which has had the effect of making the hotels heating and water requirements carbon neutral. More recently the hotel installed is own laundry system which uses the very latest technology. This highly efficient system uses 30% less energy and water in the washing process than conventional laundries. Guests may notice that the Swinton Park provides them with recycled pencils, reusable water bottles and energy efficient lighting in the bedrooms. Much of the fruit and vegetables served in the restaurant is grown in the hotels 4 acre gardens to complement this the restaurant try to source as much produce locally and in doing so keeping the carbon footprint of the food served in the restaurant to a minimum.