ecoBiz Partner Biography
Straddie Bungalow's Jennifer and Ian Dobbie receiving their ecoBiz Partner certificate from former Minister Jones
Straddie Bungalows offer fully equipped self contained accommodation at the Amity Point Fishing Village on North Stradbroke Island. They have experienced a three-fold increase in guest nights in 3 years, yet have managed to keep their environmental impact in check. The project (PDF, 187K)* involved restoring their water recycling system, using grey & bore water, and replacing lighting and air conditioning systems with more energy efficient alternatives, they have significantly reduced their electricity and water costs.
Annual Savings:
- Energy 69% (6 Queensland homes or 324,807 MJ)
- Greenhouse Gas 67% (18 cars or 75.9 t CO2-e)
- Potable water 73% (2,050 kL)
- Waste disposal 69% (340 wheelie bins or 82 m3)
- Efficiency savings $40,529
Savings as at December 2009
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Last updated 22 December 2011