At Habitat HQ we take the green road for a more sustainable habitat. We stick to Earth Check standards on energy efficiency and emissions. Our commitment to eliminate carbon output and to educate staff and guests alike on reducing environmental impact has been recognised internationally by the STAY WYSE Green Initiative Award. We are also certified Climate Action Leaders, which acknowledges our dedication to the reduction of carbon emissions in the tourism industry in Australia.
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\n\nLESS OF AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
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We want to help reinvigorate local bee population, by looking after thousands of them in our very own beehives. In return, they produce fresh honey to treat our guests… enjoy it for breakfast, straight from the hive!
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\n\tThe integrity of the offsets is assured through the certification by Verified Carbon Standards
\n\t(VCS) and our offsets are through recognised registries
CARBON OFFSETS
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\n\tWe use 40% GreenPower
\n\tAll lighting uses efficient globes and key areas are set using sunset controllers.
\n\tAppliance chosen for their efficiency
\n\tWE CONTINUOUSLY REDUCE WASTE IN EVERY AREA:
\n\nAll food waste is composted
\n\t'Free food shelf' in the kitchen to minimise waste
\n\tLarge recycling bins in all guest rooms, kitchen, lounge and hallways
\n\tThe office and reception use double-sided printing and reuse when possible
\n\tSwap library for books in the TV room
\n\tStaples are bought in bulk to minimise packing and freight
\n\tENERGY EFFICIENCY
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\n\tPlugs available in kitchen
\n\tRegular maintenance checks
\n\tReminders to use the half-flush when possible and not to let the tap running
\n\tWATER USE
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\n\nPLASTIC BOTTLE FREE!
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\n\nThey are freshly prepared on site by an Eco Centre Baykeeper Volunteer and the Habitat HQ staff
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