Recycling

We separate glass, plastic and aluminium from general waste and send them to the mainland where they are recycled into new products, reducing our impact on landfill. 

In 2023/2024 Financial Year, we recycled 12,000 aluminium cans! That’s enough to power a TV for over 4 years nonstop – or keep a fridge running for 2 years. The money we earned was donated to Citizens of The Great Barrier Reef.

Producing aluminium products from recycled cans uses 95% less energy than creating it from raw materials, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving natural resources.

Say “No” to Single-Use Plastics

• We do not sell single-use plastic water bottles
• Re-fill not landfill – please use our refill stations throughout the resort
• We avoid plastic bags, cutlery, straws and unnecessary packaging wherever possible

Why It Matters

• Plastic poses a deadly threat to marine life:
• Approximately 90% of all seabirds have ingested plastic
• Turtles can accidentally eat plastic, causing them to starve 
• Corals have been shown to consume microplastics, weakening their health
• Manta rays can become entangled in plastic, and if they can’t swim, they can’t breathe
• Plastics also carry invasive species and harmful pathogens into fragile reef ecosystems

Be a Conscious Consumer

Choose items with minimal or compostable packaging, and say “no” to single-use plastic

Be In The Know:

• Degradable – breaks down into smaller pieces, however may not fully decompose
• Biodegradable – breaks down naturally, but not in every environment and can still cause pollution
• Compostable – breaks down completely into non-toxic and natural materials leaving no toxins behind