sustainability
Read below for our current strategies to reduce our impact on the environment.
our building
The reuse of this heritage building is our greatest energy saver of all, and provides a sustainable development model for the future. We restored operable windows and doors to encourage passive ventilation and reduce reliance on air conditioning. The 1m thick stone walls provide thermal efficiency and the existing ceiling spaces have been insulated to reduce our energy consumption. The pool deck and rear balconies are built from recycled plastic decking and the tiles around the pool are made from 100% recycled product.
Solar panels and batteries have been installed to reduce our consumption of power from the grid. All outdoor and foyer lights are on timers to reduce power usage and low energy lighting and appliances are used throughout the building. The electric heat pump, powered by our solar panels, heats our pool.
consumables
In the bathrooms we have selected organic fair trade products with recyclable packaging and refillable bottles. Recycled paper is used in our toilet rolls.
In the kitchen, you will find biodegradable coffee pods and a choice of plant or dairy milk in recyclable containers. The organic and ethically sourced tea is loose leaf to reduce packaging that comes with tea bags. The iced water in the fridges uses glass bottles and the dishwasher powder has zero plastic packaging. Loose sugar cubes and locally sourced honey minimise food miles and single use wrappers.
In the communal laundry, recyclable cardboard packaging and soluble sheet detergent create a plastic free zone.
general
The locker room and the lobby featured original library shelves, now filled with pre-loved books to enjoy while you stay. Each apartment features an Australian made, ethically and sustainably sourced kangaroo leather apron and compendium. These aprons can be wiped down to clean, reducing washing loads for the apartments. The compendiums are printed on recycled paper. The lounge blankets are made by Seljak, who use factory offcuts to weave their magic throws.
We strongly encourage all guests to take full advantage of the walkable location and leave their cars behind. To help us help the planet, guests are also encouraged to turn off all lights and air conditioning when they leave the rooms.