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We take many steps to ensure our hotel is run as sustainably and with as minimal.
Carbon:
Carbon audit conducted by the Carbon Reduction Institute shows a one night stay at the Hotel produces an average 13.5 kilograms of carbon, compared to the estimate for hotels as set by Sustainable Tourism CRC of 24-26 kilograms.
Electricity:
100% of all electricity used is Green Earth Electricity. 95% of all lighting is based on energy efficient, FCL or LED globes. Our rooms are fitted with energy saving key-tags that switch off lighting on leaving the rooms. Our energy use (electricity & gas) is limted to 36.7 megajules per guest, per night
Air-conditioners:
Our A/C plant has a 6 star energy rating that uses inverter & movement sensor techology.
Water:
Rain water is used for public toilet cisterns, gardening and cleaning duties. Water flow restrictors to all showers and taps, 8 liters and 6 liters per minute, respectively. All toilets in the hotel have a AAA rating. Our water use is limited to 125.3 litres per guest, per night.
Gas:
Hot water is heated "on demand" the energy savings of this is substantial. Carbon produced from gas use is offset via Origin Energy. Our energy use (electricity & gas) is limted to 36.3 megajules per guest, per night.
Windows and plastic:
All windows are double glazed, heat reflecting and are able to be opened. Balcony glass doors are heat reflecting and are 13mm thick, all this dramatically lowers air-conditioning use. We use bio-degradable bin-liners and reuse all bulk containers.
Toiletries:
We have eliminated all plastic bottles for toiletries and replaced them with refillable, pump-action dispensers. These dispensers will hopefully never see landfill and the shampoo, conditioner and hand-soap used in them are biodegradable.
Paper:
Our Library works as a Book Exchange, enhancing the opportunity to have books read by another bookworm. Newspapers are complimentary, but must be ordered in order not to deliver to those rooms which may not want one. We use recycled or plantation timber paper on all printed items, copy-paper, toilet paper, etc.
Waste:
Waste is separated by Paper, Organic [vegetable], Plastic, Glass and General. Landfill is limited to 3.8 litres per guest, per night. Organic [vegetable] waste is composted onsite and does not do to landfill. Used cooking oil is collected and recycled into biodiesel.
Transport:
Complimentary recharging of electric vehicles from Green Earth electricity (100% renewable resources). Airport transfers in a hybrid limousine available - fee applies. Encourage guests to walk to most major attractions which are within 2-10 minute walk of hotel - Carbon Neutral. Encourage guests to use public transport including airport shuttle bus, trams & trains all within 50-100 meters. Provide helmets free of charge to guests for use on Melbourne Bike Share.
Management initiatives such as:
Using recycled / refilled ink cartridges in all compatible printers. Using non-hazardous chemicals wherever possible. Submitting all energy, water and waste for benchmarking by outside agencies. We were the first hotel in the Pacific region to use Saflocks biodegradable key cards made from cornstarch. Even our pens are biodegradable. Rooftop beehives to improve re greening of city through pollination & provide us with honey for restaurant. Have created a vertical garden on Langs Lane border of Hotel.
Guest involvement initiatives:
Guest involvement is welcome, yet not necessary as most systems and initiatives are designed to work automatically without any effort form our guests therefore to a point be unnoticeable. Rooms are provided with dual-chamber waste bins - Our guest are encouraged to help by separating their waste into recyclable and general waste. Guests are given an options not to have their toweling & linen changed daily.
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