The GreenStaySA programme

provides many benefits: to its members who own the accommodation establishments, to responsible travellers seeking green holiday options, and to greater society and the planet - all benefit from the investment in our environment and a reduced carbon footprint.

Benefits to Members

Becoming environmentally responsible and adopting sustainable values has clear benefits for your business, including

• Financial savings: you spend less on electricity and water
• Increased revenue: raising environmental awareness amongst consumers leads to more bookings
• Competitive edge: improving your marketing profile gives you the edge

Benefits to Travellers

Travellers are increasingly seeking greener alternatives for their holidays. By visiting accredited establishments they have peace of mind that any money spent benefits the environment.

Benefits to the Environment

Reducing one’s carbon footprint has an immediate effect on the level of greenhouse gases emitted as an accommodation establishment. Cutting one’s greenhouse gas emissions reduces your contribution to global warming.

An increase in the amount one recycles, a reduction in the level of heating and cooling one employs in one’s establishment, using fewer chemicals, reducing one’s electricity consumption, and using solar water heating – all of these contribute a cleaner and greener environment.

Water-wise gardens, efficient use of water and water savings all contribute towards sustaining an already water-stressed country, whilst monitoring one’s use of chemicals, gardening organically and promoting natural biological systems all enhance biodiversity.