Conscious luxury and sustainability
The projected changes on the Sunshine Coast region due to climate change include changes such as sea-level rise, higher minimum, and maximum temperatures, more hot days and fewer cold nights, lower annual average rainfall and extended droughts, more frequent and more intense bushfires, more intense storms, increasing tendency for cyclones to track south, increasing risk from large hailstorms and an associated increase in storm surges along the coastline.
These changes pose very real problems to our area and our ability to sustain living in our environment and enjoying the natural beauties and recreational activities offered in and around the Sunshine Coast region. It was only at the end of 2019 that we experienced increased bush fires and drought in the area. Our creek bed was dry and our rainforest was very thirsty.
Being aware of the impacts of climate change and the steps that you can take as an individual to mitigate these, is incredibly important. It is only through working together and adopting eco-conscious practices in your everyday life, including your leisure and travel activities, that change can be achieved.
- Villa wastewater is recycled onto the grounds via an Aqua nova Bio cycle system.
- Two 40,000 litre underground rainwater tank supplies the villas. Water is sourced from rainwater captured from the main residence and supplemented by water drawn natural bore in accordance with local government guidelines.
- Modern dual flush toilets installed with low volume water flush.
- Guests are encouraged to reuse towels and linen before laundering.
- A Speed Queen front loading washing machine is used for most villa laundry, using only 44 litres of water for a 9.5kg wash. This is supplemented by a Maytag top loading washing machine. Both machines are commercial grade, renowned for long life and low energy use rating. High efficiency Speed Queen gas tumble dryers are used for on premise drying.
- 90% of all lights are LED globes, with the remainder energy efficient CF lamps Natural lighting is maximised in living areas with skylights installed in all villas.
- On demand gas hot water systems ensuring water is only heated as used.
- Timer switches used on all outdoor lighting, adjusted seasonally.
- Fuel efficient Weber Q closed lid BBQs are provided for guests.
- We encourage our guests to help us be environmentally friendly by turning off air-conditioning and lights when leaving the villa.
- Environmentally friendly biodegradable phosphate free cleaning products are used.
- Food scraps are recycled in our compost and worm farms.
- Guests are encouraged to participate in recycling: Compost bins and recycling bins are provided in all villas.
- Disposable and portion control packaging is minimised.
- Guest food supplies are sourced locally with an emphasis on regional, seasonal produce. Artisan food products made with local ingredients are supplied to guests.
- We have planted fruit trees that will hopefully supply our guests in the future.
- We grow our own organic produce to supply our guests with the freshest and most delicious salads.
- Land for wildlife member
- All garden areas are mulched to conserve water in the soil
- Hardy plants and natives are chosen for the garden
- Environmentally friendly biodegradable phosphate free cleaning products are used.
- Our bath products are all organic and free from nasty chemicals
- Our throws are from Seljak Brand and are made from closed loop practices.
- We use natural banksia diffusers with pure essential oil
We believe that even lavish and indulgent travel can still have a small footprint. Sustainable and ethical tourism is at the forefront of our minds, so you can rest easy knowing that you are supporting a business that supports the environment.
We are advance eco-certified. We know that climate change is a real challenge facing us all. Every effort counts, that is why we are continuously striving towards becoming a greener business. We have solar panels to harness natural energy, a hybrid car to offset emissions, we source all of our food locally and produce what we can ourselves to limit our carbon footprint, for instance, we have chickens and bees.
We encourage you, our guests to reuse your towels throughout your stay and our rooms are designed to limit heating/cooling requirements in warmer and cooler months. We favor the purchase of products that are ethically sourced and produced and we hope that you are inspired to make some little adjustments in your life that will reduce your footprint, and in turn, reduce the impacts of climate change.
