YHA Alice Springs Groups

Sustainability at YHA Alice Springs

YHA Alice Springs is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and being a responsible community member through a mix of conservation and sustainable practices and services. Initiatives include: 

Energy/Greenhouse Gas Reduction:

• Photo-voltaic system generating between 10-50% of the properties energy needs – installation costs partly funded by YHA’s Sustainable Hostel Fund guest contributions.
• Low energy lighting in some areas of the property
• Motion activated lighting in bathrooms and common areas
• Air-conditioning under master control by reception
• Bathroom exhaust system only operates when bathroom lighting activated
• All unused computers and monitors turned off at night
• Promote public transport

Waste Minimisation:

• Recycling stations in kitchens and external areas.
• Recycle glass, plastic, aluminium and steel cans and printer cartridges
• Reduce packaging by buying in bulk
• Use partially recycled paper in the office

Water Saving measures:

• 5 star WELS rated showers
• Dual flush toilets (3/6 litre)
• Signs encouraging guests to minimise water usage in bathrooms and kitchens
• Drought resistant planting in gardens

Social Sustainability:

• Work experience is offered weekly to special education students
• Partner with local education providers
• Sponsor local community groups and events such as Rotary for the Henley on Todd Regatta
• Unclaimed lost property is donated to the Kallaringi community opportunity shop