Our sustainability mission

Kennedy Park is proud to be green

At Kennedy Park we are working towards a better future for our children through sustainability endeavours. We have committed to the ‘Qualmark Sustainability’ initiatives to create a ‘greener’ future. We have achieved a Gold standard with Qualmark.

Chemical Use

• Use of eco-friendly cleaning products in our units
• Use of eco-friendly pesticides where-ever possible
• Laundry powder, fabric softeners, shampoos, & soaps are in pump dispensers to minimise waste

Community

• We are involved with sponsorship for several community initiatives including the Angels for Children Trust & Children’s ‘Safe Site’.
• We are Gold sponsors of the Hawks Basketball team
• Our staff engage in beach clean-ups and tree planting
• We employ staff from the Eastern Institute of Technology and IHC
• Where possible we use local manufacturers and suppliers
• Donations of rooms for school fundraising purposes

Conservation

• Bio-degradable rubbish bags
• Worm farms being installed for guests waste food products
• Oil filter system in our restaurant to minimise oil changes
• Combi steamer in our restaurant

Gas & Energy

• Motion sensor controls in our BBQ area
• Infinity hot water systems using Natural Gas
• Low energy bulbs (where possible)
• Motion sensor lighting in communal areas
• Park lighting is light sensor controlled
• All computers turned off at night
• Office lights on independent switches

Staff

• Many of our staff are involved in and run our Sustainability Committee which is also part of the Visitor Experiences Sustainability Committee
• Sustainability information is given to all staff members
• Sustainability is a part of our staff induction process

Waste Management

• Recycling bays throughout the park
• Recycling bins in all units
• Reminders to guests about recycling
• Use of recycled products where possible
• Printer cartridges recycled
• Used oil sent for recycling
• Green waste separated
• Double-sided printing and reuse of single sided paper for office notepads

Water

• Garden planting is planned for minimum watering requirements
• Low flow tap fittings have been installed in our units
• Dual flush toilet systems are in place
• Guests are encouraged to reuse towels rather than having them changed every day (this is our guests’ personal choice)