
Environmental policies at Starhaven Retreat
At Starhaven Retreat we endeavour to make the Bellarine Peninsula a greener and eco friendly place by implementing the most sound environmental practices possible, these include:
Electricity
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We produce solar energy with 80 panels on the roof deck, this supplies upwards of 23% of our energy used at Starhaven
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The majority of lighting is energy saving in form of LED & fluorescent lights
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Use of energy efficient LED television’s in guest rooms
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Switching off mini-bar fridges when not in use
Water
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20,000 lt rain water tanks supply water for toilets and washing machine
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Towel re-use program to save water and electricity
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Only change sheets every second day
Recycling
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Recycle all plastic, glass and paper from Starhaven Retreat and guest rooms
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Reduce waste where possible
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Use of FSC Certified papers
Please join your fellow guests in caring for the environment by re-using your towels in your room as well as the towels from the spa & sauna area. Give the environment a break on your beach break and make a difference.
Working together we can make that difference room by room.