Solar Power
Extensive solar panels have been installed to significantly reduce our energy consumption and CO2 emissions and power part of the facility.
Solar Hot Water & Heated Spa Solutions
We have a solar setup for our hot water systems so that gas is only used when necessary. We also use fuel-efficient heat pumps for the outdoor spas, with thermal covers to reduce energy.
Rain Tanks & Water
Noonaweena is self-sufficient with a natural water supply delivered from several rain catchments including a natural spring, water tanks, and a bore water system.
Composting
We compost our green and organic kitchen waste onsite and return it to the surrounding gardens as nutritious mulch. This improves the structure and health of our soil and eliminates the need for pesticides and fertilisers. All our Nespresso coffee pods are recycled/composted. You can find organic waste bins in Biram Lodge, Boronia Cottage, and Gymea House Kitchens.
Recycling
This is another simple initiative that we have rolled out to all lodges, recycling bins. It is a great way to give our plastic bottles, cardboard, and aluminium cans a chance to become something else.
Envirocycle Septic System
This septic system recycles domestic wastewater from the bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry of Noonaweena. It is treated (a natural process) in an underground tank to a purity approved by relevant health authorities. Grey water from the septic system is reused on ornamental gardens.
Local & Organic Produce
Where possible, we buy local and organic produce, reducing the miles in which the food would have had to travel to a chain store, and supporting local growers and their sustainable farming in the process.
Heritage Awareness
Our name, ‘Noonaweena,’ is an acknowledgement of the traditional custodians of the land who were here before us. This translates to ‘resting place in the bush,’ an apt description of this part of the Darkinjung Aboriginal country. As we look out at the great Blue Mountain heritage area, we are reminded of the spiritual sense of place, an experience we like to pass on to our guests.
Eco Certification
We do our utmost to provide sustainable experiences for our guests to protect the environment, our community and local culture. To show our dedication, we achieved global best practice sustainability standards through ECO Certification with Ecotourism Australia.
This year marks a decade of ECO Certification, and we are now recognised as a Green Travel Leader!
Green Travel Leader status celebrates 10 years of certification by Ecotourism Australia and represents our long-standing commitment to global best practice sustainability.
