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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, demonstrating our commitment to protecting the natural beauty of the Snowy Mountains and supporting the local community. By meeting high standards in sustainable tourism, we offer guests a responsible travel experience that helps preserve the environment and culture of this unique alpine region.
