Case Studies

The following organisations have implemented climate change efficiencies and also tell their story on their websites. Many consumers turn to your website to find out about you, your ethos and your story.

Mt Paul on Freycinet

The design of the lodges resulted from a joint venture with the Tasmanian School of Architecture, in which the site was used as the subject for an environmentally sustainable design project. The winning design uses a grid of standard material sizes so as to minimise waste, and systems and appliances were selected for energy and water efficiency.

The buildings sit on minimal impact 'Mega Anchors' and consist of a Tasmanian oak timber frame with ecoply panels and celery top pine decking. They have a degree of passive solar functionality, and are double glazed and well insulated.

Beachside Retreat West Inlet, Stanley

The green credentials of these luxury cabins include the use of solar panels as an alternative energy source, smart ways to conserve heat and water, eco-friendly lighting, composting of waste food, the use of recycling wherever possible and the use of bio degradable cleaning agents. This property also does well in promoting their environmental practices on their website.

Rainbow Retreat Wilderness Eco Cabins, St Mary's

Rainbow Retreat is a carbon neutral accommodation business. Solar and wind power provides all the electricity generation for the business. They use energy efficient light bulbs, compost & recycle waste rubbish, do not use electrical clothes dryers and all laundry is done onsite using an energy and water efficient front loader washing machine.

They also use environmentally friendly cleaning products and recycled paper. The property is listed as a Land for Wildlife, with the land protected by a conservation covenant, a voluntary agreement between a landholder and an authorised body (such as a Covenant Scheme Provider) that aims to protect the natural, cultural or scientific values of certain land.

Platypus Park Country Retreat, Bridport

Platypus Park Country Retreat is a member of Land for Wildlife. They have preserved part of their 17 hectares for native flora and fauna conservation. There is solar electric boosted hot water in five units and the new energy efficient Quantum hot water system installed in a cottage. The waste water is recycled onto the extensive native gardens while a worm farm composting station addresses organic waste management.

Green hotels in the City of Melbourne

The hotels involved in Melbourne’s Savings in the City program are discovering many ways to save energy, water, waste and money. These case studies profile the achievements of 10 hotels in making environmental savings in their own business.

Hidden Valley Cabins, North Queensland

Hidden Valley Cabins is Australia's first carbon neutral resort and tour company and operates on 100% solar power.

Red Mill House, Daintree

Red Mill House has made a strong commitment to environmental best practice and the promotion of environmentally friendly policies.

Grace Hotel Sydney

Guests at the grace hotel in Sydney are unlikely to know that the installation of lighting controls in back of house rooms are savings the hotel $2200 a year.

Others

There are many more good examples of Tasmanian, interstate and international operators with innovative adaptations to climate change. Just as you compare prices and services, search the web and compare yourself with your competitors.