Albany Bayview Lodge

Sustainability practices  

YHA Albany is committed to reducing its environmental footprint through a mix of conservation and sustainable practices and services.

Initiatives include: 

Energy/Greenhouse Gas Reduction:

• Low energy lighting used throughout the hostel and signage to encourage guests to switch lights off when not in use
• Signage in rooms to encourage guests to turn off the lights and heaters
• Motion sensor lighting in bathrooms and outside entrance doors. Controlled lighting in main corridors on a timer
• Low energy light bulbs used throughout property plus abundant natural lighting 
• Restricted air-conditioning on a timer
• Bathroom exhaust operates only when required
• Unused computers and monitors turned off at night
• Promote the use of public transport
• Bike rental with free bike storage
• Participate in Earth Hour

Waste Minimisation:

• Recycle paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, aluminium and steel cans, batteries, clothing and printer cartridges
• Have a dedicated area for guests to leave things they don’t need but other people might
• Free food shelves in kitchen 
• Use partially recycled paper in office
• Stopped selling bottled water in vending machines
• Grow a herb garden for guest use
• Biodegradable cleaning products

Water Saving Measures:

• Water efficient taps and showers
• Dual flush toilets
• Signage in bathrooms encouraging guests to minimise water usage

 Indoor Environmental Quality Measures:

• Building design with open walkways and central voids for natural light and ventilation 
• Smoking only permitted in one area of the garden