Fremantle Prison YHA Groups

Fremantle Prison YHA is committed to reducing its environmental footprint through a mix of conservation and sustainable practices and services. After all, what is more impressive than recycling a building.  

Initiatives include: 

Energy/Greenhouse Gas Reduction:

• Low energy lighting used throughout the hostel
• Motion sensor lighting
• Key card activation of lighting and air-conditioning in private rooms
• Bathroom exhaust operates only when required
• Unused computers and monitors turned off at night
• Promote the use of public transport
• Participate in earth hour

Waste Minimisation:

• Recycling stations in kitchens, office areas and all rooms.
• Recycle paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, aluminium and steel cans, batteries, and clothing and printer cartridges.
• Have a dedicated area for guests to leave things they don’t need but other people might
• Use partially recycled paper in office
• Installed bubblers in reception and kitchen for guests to refill water bottles
• Grow a herb garden for guest use

Water Saving Measures: 

• Water efficient taps and showers (3 star WELS rating)
• Dual flush toilets
• Signage in bathrooms encouraging guests to minimise water usage
• Signage in rooms to encourage guests to turn off the lights and air conditioning
• Front loader washing machines
• Drought resistant plants
• Automated irrigation for garden turned off in winter to reduce water use