Margaret River Discovery Co

Sustainability Commitment

Over the years we have worked continually to improve our efforts at sustainability and this now extends to purchasing policies where possible, sourcing local products. Our sustainable approach includes the following: - Using locally sourced produce, supporting local farmers, and minimal food miles - Using approved 4WD trails - Continuous removal of exotic species – inc. blackberry and arum lily - Fuel efficient tour vehicle with minimal travelling distances - Protecting endangered and endemic species, biodiversity, native vegetation, natural water flows, landscape, and cultural heritage of the site - Centralized meeting point to reduce vehicle movements - Strict adherence to the local Augusta Margret River Shire Council recycling programs - Use of recycled paper and natural products where possible - Rainwater is used in all cleaning operations - Using biodegradable cleaning agents - Commitment to undertake continual improvements toward ecological sustainability through the adoption of best practice techniques - Protective ground matting for storing canoes - Emissions reduction planning - Resource use minimization strategies - A waste management plan, including solid waste and recycling strategy - Trail maintenance and erosion management