YHA Coolangatta (Gold Coast)

Energy Efficiency:

• Low energy motion-sensor lighting: no need for lights on in empty rooms.
• YHA Purchases 100% green power at the property
• 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.
• Common area lightening on timers too

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!
• 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.
• Cloth exchange and donation to local support centres.
• Surplus food is donated to the local community.

Water Saving Measures:

• 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!

Social Sustainability

• We’re proud to partner with local education providers to offer work experience for local students and sponsor local community groups and events.
• Head out on a surf, hike or walk along the beach for carbon-neutral activities!