Sustainability

1. Recycling and Waste Reduction

• Active promotion of recycling across all parks.

• Responsible waste management to reduce landfill impact.

• Supports Council’s strategic focus on circular economy principles and reducing waste-to-landfill across the region.
  
  

2. Energy Efficient Operations

• Ongoing efforts to reduce energy consumption.

• Integration of renewable energy and energy efficient systems during upgrades.

• Aligns with Council’s Interim Climate Change Action Plan, which prioritises emissions reduction and climate change adaptation across community and operational activities.
  
  

3. Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection

• Emphasis on protecting local wildlife and preserving natural habitats.

• Support for conservation focused visitor education.

• Reinforces Council’s key strategic priority of protecting the Tweed’s natural environment including biodiversity protection, habitat conservation, and nature based tourism stewardship.
  
  

4. Environmentally Conscious Upgrades

• Incorporation of sustainability principles in refurbishments and new developments.

• Focus on long term environmental benefits and accessibility.

• Consistent with Council’s commitment to climate resilient infrastructure and sustainable asset management.

Alignment with Tweed Shire Council’s Overarching Policies

Tweed Holiday Parks’ sustainability actions complement and reinforce several key Council policies:

• Tweed Shire Council Sustainable Procurement Policy – prioritising partnerships with suppliers to maximise economic, environmental, social and governance priorities.

• Climate Change Management Policy – supporting mitigation, adaptation and resilience to climate impacts.

• Conservation strategy – protecting and improving ecosystems and supporting collaboration with diverse knowledge holders and partners.

• Towards Zero Waste Strategy and Action Plan – promoting a transition to a circular economy, reducing waste to landfill.

By aligning with these policies, Tweed Holiday Parks plays an active role in advancing the Tweed region’s vision for a sustainable, climate resilient, low emissions future.