be the change
SUSTAINABLE ACCOMMODATION MALENY
[Sustainability] the practice of meeting present requirements without compromising future generations’ needs.
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Constructed locally, Scandi at Maleny has a sustainable, carbon- neutral, modular, small home design that we are very proud of.
Various studies indicate modular prefabrication is the most sustainable way to build. With a waste reduction of up to 80% (compared to traditional construction) and utilising considered use of standardised building material dimensions, large-scale purchasing power and careful quality control, this approach uses fewer materials than traditional building methods generating far less waste and creating less disturbance, particularly to the environment.
Every model uses a similar formula. In addition, the centralised off-site location of the build results in considerably lowering of carbon emissions compared to transporting sustainable materials and labour to a regular building site.
Ultimately, it is a massive step towards creating less impact on the planet whilst achieving a more sustainable way of living or, in our case, holidaying.
Watch the delivery process below - January 2021:
TRAVEL FOR GOOD
1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual memberships, collaborations, and everyday actions.
As new proud members, we're committed to undergoing an annual certification process confirming our gross revenue and donating at least 1% of our profits each year to help create positive environmental changes and a better future.
We believe it's about businesses and individuals taking responsibility for the environment and conscious consumers choosing to purchase for the planet.
The nice bit is that all our guests are part of this with us. By choosing to stay in at Scandi, you too will help contribute to this significant cause simply by choosing to holiday with us and travel for good.
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We need to consider who we spend our money with and what they’re doing to help the world. We need to demand more from brands and businesses, big or small.
So, for us, it starts here.
Be 1% better.
And consider joining us...
In addition to our commitment to 1% for the Planet, we also aim to donate more than 1000 meals per annum to Oz Harvest Sunshine Coast on behalf of our guests.
It is our objective to help others where we can, and with so many displaced due to climatic and financial events, it is time for us to champion the cause and rally support from our extended business community. We encourage other enterprises across the four pillars of hospitality - those being Food & Beverage; Accommodation; Travel & Tourism; as well as Entertainment & Recreation – to pledge their support and match Scandi’s annual donation.
When booking your getaway at Scandi at Maleny, you're not only reinvigorating your mind and body, but you're also doing something soulful, cathartic and humanitarian by collectively helping others who are less fortunate. Travel for self and selflessness in one.
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We are practising what we preach within the cabin. For that reason, our property proudly uses planet-friendly and (single-use) plastic-free products from ZeroCo and EcoStore. Their refillable bottles are made from ocean, beach and landfill waste, so with every use we are helping to pull plastic waste out of our oceans and stop the production of more single-use plastic.
You can learn more about their inspiring mission and join us in ditching single-use plastic at your place.
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We aim to provide luxury accommodation and experiences with a low impact on our planet via an eco-conscious way of thinking. We intend to leave a lasting impression on a new way to holiday whilst doing good for the environment and humanity in the process.
Proud Members of the Sunshine Coast Sustainability Program
We aim to make a meaningful contribution to our holiday destination's sustainability and reinforce our sustainability credentials to attract visitors who share these values.
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The program unites the tourism industry and visitors to reduce carbon emissions through local reforestation projects on the Sunshine Coast. We've proudly partnered with Visit Sunshine Coast and Reforest (a Queensland company), which allows businesses to take climate action head-on by developing a really useful Trip CO2 Calculator.
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Visitors can understand their impact on the local environment by answering a few super quick questions about their trip to the Sunshine Coast. Tips on reducing your footprint are provided, and visitors can remove emissions by planting trees in local projects.
We actively offset emissions from the operation of Scandi at Maleny each quarter and we would love you to join us in playing your part by reducing your emissions too. Check out the calculator below as it's extremely simple, and you might be surprised at how easy it is to do!
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