Here at Cornerstone Alpaca Stud we make caring for and protecting our environment a priority. We try to eliminate the use of unecessary products and behaviour that will create or encourage a waste problem.
We eliminate the use of chemicals where possible such as using natural certified products for washing, cleaning, toilets etc in the shop, house, cafe and when treating the alpacas.
We have implemented the use of rainwater and solar panels for all activities and use on the farm to our businesses. We also love creating interesting art spaces by using recycled products for efficiency and esthetics.
Process:
- Buy earth wise or similar products for cleaning
- Natural organic fertilisers for paddocks
- Zinc in water troughs to prevent Facial Excema, not medicine
- Liquid coffee, ground Coffee and tea leftovers are recycled into the garden area as fertiliser
- Organic Lime, seaweed and natural fertilisers are used on paddocks
- Rainwater is captured in water tanks for public/personal use (UV Filter) and animal troughs
- Solar panels installed for the whole farm
- Woodfired pizzas authentically made
- Artistic recycling bottle screen wall
This means that alpaca farming is completely safe and natural for the environment.
We eliminate the use of chemicals where possible such as using natural certified products for washing, cleaning, toilets etc in the shop, house, cafe and when treating the alpacas.
We have implemented the use of rainwater and solar panels for all activities and use on the farm to our businesses. We also love creating interesting art spaces by using recycled products for efficiency and esthetics.
Process:
- Buy earth wise or similar products for cleaning
- Natural organic fertilisers for paddocks
- Zinc in water troughs to prevent Facial Excema, not medicine
- Liquid coffee, ground Coffee and tea leftovers are recycled into the garden area as fertiliser
- Organic Lime, seaweed and natural fertilisers are used on paddocks
- Rainwater is captured in water tanks for public/personal use (UV Filter) and animal troughs
- Solar panels installed for the whole farm
- Woodfired pizzas authentically made
- Artistic recycling bottle screen wall
This means that alpaca farming is completely safe and natural for the environment.
UV Filtered rain water for drinking, compostable glasses and reusable drinking bottles.
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Reusable drinking bottles also available to purchase to minimise the use of plastic bottles.
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Capturing rain water from the roof for use (always with a pretty picture in mind.)
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Recycled bottles for our stunning bottle screen wall.
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Solar panels installed in all farm areas to reduce our farm's carbon footprint.
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Reusing Alpaca Fibre for bird feeders - Our birds love it!
Alpaca fibre has many wonderful qualities such as:
- being hollow and light
- soft, luxurious and silky
- 3 x warmer than sheep wool
- Chemical free and eco friendly
- Moisture resistant
- Fire resistant
Thus being the perfect material for our birds to use for building their nests. Keeps them nice and warm as well as dry.
Alpaca fibre has many wonderful qualities such as:
- being hollow and light
- soft, luxurious and silky
- 3 x warmer than sheep wool
- Chemical free and eco friendly
- Moisture resistant
- Fire resistant
Thus being the perfect material for our birds to use for building their nests. Keeps them nice and warm as well as dry.
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Green Alpacas?
Yes, Alpacas are one of the most eco friendly animals on the planet. Unlike horses or cows, Alpacas don't have hooves but rather 2 toes with a soft pad under each toe which reduces environment impact. Alpacas are also shorn once a year for their quality eco-friendly fibre.
Yes, Alpacas are one of the most eco friendly animals on the planet. Unlike horses or cows, Alpacas don't have hooves but rather 2 toes with a soft pad under each toe which reduces environment impact. Alpacas are also shorn once a year for their quality eco-friendly fibre.
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Recycling and Upcycling:
Our aim here at Cornerstone Alpaca Stud is to: - Restrict the unnecessary use of products where possible - Eliminate or restrict the use of plastic and undegradable items - Re-use and upcycle items in all areas where possible - Encourage recycling and upcycling behaviour |
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We aim to prevent the waste of potentially useful materials and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, thereby reducing energy usage, air pollution and water pollution.
We use:
- Recycled bags for gift wrapping and packaging of products
- LED bulbs are used in the shop and Granero (The Barn) to save energy
- Old baths are used as water troughs for alpacas to drink from
- When doing renovations, we upcycle items!
- For our cafe, all crockery and utensils are bought in support of Op-Shops charities
We use:
- Recycled bags for gift wrapping and packaging of products
- LED bulbs are used in the shop and Granero (The Barn) to save energy
- Old baths are used as water troughs for alpacas to drink from
- When doing renovations, we upcycle items!
- For our cafe, all crockery and utensils are bought in support of Op-Shops charities
Environmentally friendly recycled brown paper bags in our Shop
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Woodfired pizza - authentic, fresh and natural
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Alpaca Manure
Alpaca manure is considered a rich soil conditioner. It improves the soil quality and its ability to retain water. It is also great for plants. Alpacas also use a common area for their droppings which keeps the paddocks nice a clean and environmentally friendly.
Alpaca manure is considered a rich soil conditioner. It improves the soil quality and its ability to retain water. It is also great for plants. Alpacas also use a common area for their droppings which keeps the paddocks nice a clean and environmentally friendly.
We care about our environment and so should you
New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.
Assist us in leaving a light footprint. Thank you for looking after our environment and our country.
New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.
Assist us in leaving a light footprint. Thank you for looking after our environment and our country.