Some information about businesses in Dunedin who practise sustainable tourism

1. Responsible Tourism Providing evidence of sustainable practice

3. Installing long life light bulbs

4. Using opening windows for fresh air instead of mechanical services

6. Water ConservationLarnach Castle Installed dual flush toilets Collect own water from their own natural spring Increasing use of collecting rainwater Replacing washing machines and dishwashers with water efficient rated machines Develop a means to capture and recycle washing water to use on garden http://www.larnachcastle.co.nz/page.pasp?pageid=83

7. ConservationElm Wildlife Tours EnviroGoldQualmark rating Green Globe 21 Environmental award (2005) Numerous ecotourism awards http://www.elmwildlifetours.co.nz/tours/awards.cfm Instigators of the New Zealand Sea Lion Trust http://www.sealiontrust.org.nz/

8. CommunityDunedin City Council DCC hand out gloves and specially marked rubbish bags to volunteers who offer to clean up their area between August 22ndand September 2ndfor “Keep Dunedin beautiful”. Offer yellow lidded wheelie bins to Dunedin households http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/services/community-support/keep-dunedin-beautiful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1z4Zbq09dk&feature=player_embedded#at=11

9. Conclusion All of these organisations work hard on practicing sustainable tourism within their business. All businesses have received numerous awards for practicing sustainable tourism and will continue to do so to make Dunedin a cleaner, greener place to visit.