criteria for properties
ecohotel - people working together to make a difference
The eco accommodation operators listed in the ecohotel web directory have either achieved, or are working towards the following green benchmarks:
- Environmental Policy and written management plan
- Initiatives to improve energy efficiency
- Recycling of waste through separation, appropriate disposal and composting
- Use of sustainable practices in building design
- Use of environmentally friendly products and recyclable packaging
- Carbon reduction initiatives
Further details about our criteria
These include at least 5 of the following, one of which is from the energy use section.
Energy Use
Photovoltiac system
Solar hot water
Energy efficient lighting (compact fluorescent and/or LED)
100% use of green power
Water Use
Rainwater used when possible
Water conservation and reduction methods employed
Grey water recycling
Recycling
Composting of all green waste
Recycling of all recyclable waste
Bulk buying and minimal packaging of products
Recycling facilities provided for guests
Use of 100% post consumer paper products
Chemical Use
Use of environmentally friendly cleaning products
Low VOC emission products used when possible
Building
Use of FSC certified timbers, recycled or plantation timbers instead of rainforest hardwoods
Passive solar design incorporating thermal mass, breezeways, shading, solar orientation
Insulation, double glazing and weather stripping.
FURTHER INITIATIVES
A number of properties are able to show their commitment to environmentally sustainable objectives in a number of other ways. These may include such initiatives as:
Rehabilitation projects
Tree planting schemes
Minimum impact trails
Registration of property on Australia’s national reserve
Commitment to local wildlife and revegetation groups.
Organic or biodynamic property.
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