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Energy Efficiency:
- Solar-powered outdoor lighting.
- Low energy motion-sensor lighting: no need for lights on in empty rooms.
- Low energy bulbs keep our property well lit, but doesn’t cost the earth.
- Energy-efficient heating and cooling system installed in June 2024, including smart thermostats in rooms.
- Active promotion of public transport options – the easiest way to reduce your carbon footprint!
- Get educated with signage encouraging guests to turn off lights.
- Participate in Earth Hour.
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Waste Minimisation:
- Recycling stations are available in rooms, kitchens, and office areas, where we recycle a wide range of items, including printer cartridges, paper, beer cans, plastic containers, light bulbs, old batteries, and even clothing!
- On-property composting is implemented for organic waste.
- We participate in the Return and Earn Program, with all refunds donated to our charity, Travel to Learn.
- Any food left after the check-out date is placed in the free food basket for other guests to use.
- Surplus food is donated to the local community.
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Water Saving:
- Our showers and taps are 3 stars! 3 WELS stars for efficiency that is, our toilets? Dual flush for ultimate bathroom efficiency.
- Water-efficient laundry practices with front loader washing machines, they save hundreds of litres each year!
- Get educated with signage encouraging guests to take shorter showers, turn off taps while brushing teeth, report leaks to become a sustainability superstar!
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YHA Thredbo is proudly Sustainable Tourism Certified by Ecotourism Australia, reflecting its strong commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement. The property follows best-practice sustainability standards, offering guests an alpine stay that supports the local environment and culture.
