The EMP has also helped to improve the recycling program and guest education. Specifically:
- Since the introduction of fluorescent lighting there has been a 20% reduction in electricity usage
- Changing the water heating system from diesel to gas-generated has resulted in an 88% reduction in diesel consumption
- The installation of low flow taps in all guest accommodation has reduced the daily water consumption
- The introduction of worm beds for composting of food and garden waste to be used as a fertiliser has greatly reduced the quantity of solid wastes needing to be removed from the mountain
- Binna Burra has its own sewerage treatment plant
- Binna Burra has installed a UV Filtration system to our water supply as an alternative to the use of chlorine
The environmental benefits achieve through the implementation of the EMP have resulted in a quantifiable reduction in Lodge operating costs and it is projected that these initiatives will generate even more savings in the future.
