Eco-Friendly STAR Accreditation
What is Eco-Friendly STAR?
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Eco-Friendly STAR Accreditation is an additional endorsement to your current STAR Rating. Eco-Friendly STAR Accreditation doesn't change your original STAR Rating - it gives you special recognition and shows your customers that you are responsible and committed to reducing the environmental impacts of your business.
Why be Eco-Friendly STAR Accredited?
Recent research has confirmed that consumers have a keen interest in properties that are environmentally friendly. Two out of three say a Eco-Friendly endorsement would positively impact their decision on which accommodation to choose.
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How does Eco-Friendly STAR work?
To be awarded Eco-Friendly STAR your property must achieve adequate points against a set of practical environmental criteria. These criteria include:
Energy efficiency - eg: energy efficient light bulbs and fixtures, zoned heating and cooling, signage reminding guests to turn off lights and air-conditioning, correct seals on doors and windows and natural ventilation available.
Waste minimisation - eg: recycling program, towel re-use option, optional newspapers, printer cartridge recycling, linen no change options.
Water management - eg: dual flush toilets, environmentally friendly cleaning products, unbleached paper products, no leaking taps, water efficient dishwasher, use of recycled water on gardens.
Eco-Friendly STAR is a self assessment program followed by a desktop audit conducted by AAA Tourism. Upon successful completion of this audit, your property is awarded Eco-Friendly STAR Accreditation and you will receive your marketing pack, including your window sticker, certificate and tips on how to promote your property. An Assessor will then conduct Eco-Friendly STAR audit at the time of your cyclical STAR Rating assessment.
Eco-Friendly STAR Accreditation has real credibility
The standards for Eco-Friendly STAR Accreditation were developed in a partnership between AAA Tourism and GREEN GLOBE under the guidance of the Australian Government established Sustainable Tourism cooperative Research Centre.
How much does Eco-Friendly STAR cost?
Your Eco-Friendly STAR endorsement supported by a regular inspection and marketing by AAA Tourism is $175 (inc GST) per annum plus $50 joining fee.*
What to do now:
Complete: Eco-Friendly STAR application form and read the Eco-Friendly STAR assessment guidelines.
Phone: 03 8601 2274
Email: gogreen@aaatourism.com.au
Return: Application form with payment.
* Assessment fee is non-refundable in the event that the property fails an Eco-Friendly STAR desktop audit. |
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