Reducing our environmental impact isn’t just a goal — it’s a core value of everything we do at Tathra Beach Eco Camp. With our emissions now benchmarked, we’ve implemented a robust and practical strategy to minimise our footprint, targeting both immediate actions and long-term transformation.
Key Emission Reductions to Date
We’ve already completed a wide range of impactful actions, including:
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Switching to sustainable products: Our cleaning products are 100% chemical-free and environmentally friendly.
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Eliminating single-use plastics: No more individually packaged room amenities.
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Onsite composting: Available in rooms, kitchens, and our zero-waste café — even our chickens help reduce food scraps!
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Recycling and waste diversion: From co-mingled recycling to soft plastic and cartridge programs.
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Local sourcing: We prioritise regional and Indigenous-owned suppliers.
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Solar power installation: Off-grid solar and battery systems power our operations hub.
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Energy-efficient upgrades: 27 hot water systems replaced with eco models; over 60 lights swapped for LEDs.
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Water conservation: Rainwater tanks, low-flow fixtures, drought-tolerant native plants — over 400 trees planted to date.
What We’re Working On
Our ongoing and future sustainability initiatives include:
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Adding more solar: Aiming for solar on our main amenities block by 2027.
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Doubling rainwater collection: And planting 500 more native species.
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Improving freight efficiency: Consolidating supplier deliveries to cut emissions.
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Sourcing second-hand and sustainable materials: Across all building and refurbishment projects.
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Digital-first guest experience: Paperless check-in/out and recycled QR-coded compendiums.
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Compressed work weeks: Moving towards a 4-day week to reduce commuter emissions by 20%.
Renewable Power Adoption
We’re proud to have already achieved 90% renewable energy adoption across our operations, including solar, battery storage, and GreenPower partnerships. Our target: 100% renewable energy for all sites.