YHA Melbourne Central

YHA Melbourne Central and Sustainability

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Energy Efficiency:

  • We purchase 100% Greenpower for the property
  • 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.
  • Active promotion of public transport options – the easiest way to reduce your carbon footprint!

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Waste minimisation:

  • Recycling stations are available in, 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 have organic waste at the property
  • Any food left after the check-out date is placed in the free food basket for other guests to use.

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Water Saving Measures:

  • 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!

Help protect the environment

With a donation of $2, you can help fund sustainability projects to reduce the environmental footprints of both our properties and our travellers.

YHA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to the elders, past and present, and the extended Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We recognise their custodianship of the land, sea, & water for over 60,000 years.

YHA Australia is a proud member of Hostelling International - a network of more than 2,500+ hostels across 57 destinations that share the mission of making travel more sustainable & accessible.