Stradbroke Island YHA and Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES AT STRADBROKE ISLAND YHA
Stradbroke Island YHA 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:
Water saving measures:
Signage throughout the Hostel promoting water & energy conservation
Energy/Greenhouse Gas Reduction:
Solar panels generating power for the hostel funded by the Sustainable Hostels Fund
LED lights throughout the hostel
Bike storing and renting available at the hostel
Signage throughout the Hostel promoting water & energy conservation
Waste Minimisation:
Co-Mingled recycling system in use (paper, glass, plastics, aluminum)
Reusable water bottles sold through our reception
Social Sustainability
Participation in Earth Hour and Clean Up Australia Day
Offer a Dive Master Internships to students who receive professional Dive Master training, accommodation at the hostel and unlimited dives all free of charge over a 3 month period.
Fundraising collection point for Volunteer Marine Rescue and Sea Shepard Australia
