Mercure Canberra has a plan for the future and has been implementing strategies for sustainable tourism for some time, in an effort to be more efficient and sustainably responsible.
Rainwater harvesting
Rainwater is harvested allowing us to use our fountains
Water Bore
Our water bore was installed in 2008. It provides water to the garden and laundry.
OTHER Water saving initiatives
Arctic Green Chemicals in our urinals saves us 900,000 litres of water per annum. 4-minute water timers are installed in our accommodation rooms along with water saving shower heads and flow restrictors on all taps.
Green energy gymnasium
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ENERGY SAVING LIGHTING
Is used throughout the hotel as well as energy-efficient air conditioning.
Recycling
Paper, cardboard, bottle, toner cartridge recycling program. Use of 100% recycled paper. We recycle furniture and linen by donating to LOCAL charities
Environmental committee
In-house Environmental Committee