Port Elliot YHA

Port Elliot YHA is committed to reducing its environmental footprint through a mix of conservation and sustainable practices and services. 

Initiatives include:

• Energy/Greenhouse gas reduction:
• Low energy lighting used throughout the hostel
• Motion sensor lighting in common areas
• Use partial green energy from electricity supplier
• Promotion of public transport
• Bike rental with free bike storage
• Participate in Earth Hour
• Water Saving measures:
• 4 star WELS rated taps and showers
• Dual flush toilets and waterless urinals
• Drought resistant planting in gardens

Waste Minimisation:

• Recycling stations in kitchens and office areas.
• Recycle paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, aluminium and steel cans, clothing, batteries and printer cartridges.
• Organic waste collected for composting onsite 
• Use partially recycled paper in office
• Sell refillable water bottles
• Sell fabric shopping bags 
• Participate in Clean Up Australia
• Onsite vegetable garden