RECYCLING STATEMENT

Embrace Recycling


Sponsored by PLANET ARK

Rhapsody Resort is proud to announce a partnership with ‘Close The Loop‘.

Close the Loop turn your waste soft plastics and used toner cartridges into TonerPlas, an additive that can be used in road construction. TonerPlas is an asphalt additive that contains the equivalent of 530,000 recycled plastic bags and toner from more than 12,000 recycled cartridges in every 1km stretch of two-lane road. TonerPlas doesn’t just divert waste plastic from landfill, it creates a better-quality road and has a 65 percent increase in fatigue life meaning longer lasting roads than traditional asphalt. The Australian Government has recognised the sustainability value of TonerPlas and approved its commissioning into the M80 Upgrade and Monash Freeway Upgrade projects in Melbourne. The M80 project has been dubbed “the most sustainable freeway in Australia”

If you don’t know already Close the Loop is now collecting batteries from homes and offices and offer a convenient national service that’s safe, reliable and environmentally friendly. Rhapsody resort have began recycling all batteries from the property, from the enormous amount of used batteries from apartment TV remote controls, Wireless computer equipment and expired maintenance equipment to name a few. With the help of Close the Loop we are now ensuring that all staff and guests used batteries are recycled correctly and do not end up in landfills.

Visit Close The Loop and explore the amazing technologies they have created to save the planet.  Join the Battery Program and close the loop on the way your household or business recycle batteries, Purchase a Battery Box and become part of the solution.

Another huge impact the hospitality industry has on the environment is the amount of waste a hotel creates. Rhapsody embraces recycling, and we’re not just talking about using cloth napkins instead of paper.

  • Currently we purchase PEFC copy paper for admin use throughout Rhapsody Resort, PEFC supports ‘Forestry Sustainable Management’. Rhapsody Resort will adopt 100% recycled copy paper usage this financial year
  • Our administration offices have implemented procedures to minimise computer printing.  All printing is recycled, printing on recycled paper and double sided has greatly reduced the amount of paper consumed.
  • E-Waste recycling methods adopted with cardboard separated from general waste and recycled
  • Admin offices recycle used copy paper, for internal print jobs
  • Rhapsody Resort has a recycled ink cartridge scheme.  ‘Ink box’ is supplied to the offices and is collected when notified. These cartridges are then turned into new low impact printing products.
  • Household waste separation in refuse rooms consisting of glass cardboard and general waste in separate bins.
  • Level 26 conference & meeting space carpet replaced with Interface Nett Effect Black Sea carpet tiles, all made from recycled and discarded fish nets.
  • Rhapsody Resort Maintenance department recycle all batteries from apartment remotes so they may be turned into new battery products.

Fun Facts About The Importance Of Recycling

  • In Australia, approximately 345 million handheld batteries are consumed each year.  Only 4% of these are recycled.
  • Every day, Australian’s buy and use products made of plastic.  It is estimated that marine waste, mostly plastic, is killing more than a million sea birds and 100,000 mammals every year.  Recycling plastic saves energy, wildlife and the environment.
  • The energy saved by recycling one plastic drink bottle will power a computer for 25mins.
  • Australian households and businesses use millions of tonnes of paper every year. Australia has a 87% recycling rate of paper and cardboard, one of the highest in the world. Each tonne of recycled paper saves 13 trees.