YHA Stradbroke Island | Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre

YHA Stradbroke Island | Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre and Sustainability

Stradbroke Island YHA is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and being a responsible community member through a mix of conservation and sustainable practices and services. Initiatives include:

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Energy efficiency:

Solar panels generating power for the property funded by the Sustainable Hostels Fund
LED lights throughout the hostel
Bike storing and renting available at the property
Signage throughout the property promoting water & energy conservation

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Waste minimisation:

Co-mingled recycling system in use (paper, glass, plastics, aluminum)
Reusable water bottles sold through our reception

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Water Saving:

Signage throughout the property promoting water & energy conservation

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Social sustainability:

Participation in Earth Hour and Clean Up Australia Day
Offer a Dive Master Internships to students who receive professional Dive Master training, accommodation at the hostel and unlimited dives all free of charge over a 3 month period.
Fundraising collection point for Volunteer Marine Rescue and Sea Shepard Australia

Help protect the environment

With a donation of $2, you can help fund sustainability projects to reduce the environmental footprints of both our properties and our travellers.

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Did You Know?

Every night you spend in a hostel creates an average of 9 kilograms of carbon emissions

(Certified by the Carbon Reduction Institute).

YHA Stradbroke Island | Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre