01 October 2024
At Akaroa Dolphins, we recognise that we are obligated to our unique and special environment and are committed to caring for Akaroa harbour. Our activities must have a positive impact on the environment for now, and for future generations. Below are examples of some of our environmental initiatives.
WASTE
- Recycle paper & glass
- Compost organic waste
- Re-use stationery and office supplies
- Do not use single-use plastics e.g. plastic bags or bottles
- Reduced our print marketing
- Our booking confirmations are sent via email
- We have moved to paperless payslips and invoices by emailing them
- All oil that is brought for the boat has been previously recycled, and once we have used it, it is then taken back again for recycling
ENERGY
- Ensure refrigeration and heating systems are maintained appropriately and regularly
- Ensure air-conditioning is regularly maintained and actions are taken to minimise the use
- Have energy-efficient lighting by using LED lights
- Turn lights & heating off when not being used
- Monitor electricity usage
- Use environmentally designed state-of-the-art engines in our catamaran
- We service our vehicles annually
- Monitoring of our general driving practices of the boat, reducing fuel consumption
- We shop locally as much as possible
- Installation of Wool Batts in both ticketing offices
- Coldwater machine wash
- We use our clothesline to dry our towels and cloths
WATER
- We reduce water use outdoors by using a trigger gun on the boat when cleaning it down
- Maintain high-quality water/effluent output filtration systems
- Install water-saving fixtures and devices
- We are mindful of our water use
ENVIRONMENT
- Remove any rubbish we see in the ocean, on the beach & street ourselves
- Our catamaran was designed to have minimum noise transfer to the dolphins
- We have begun the journey of becoming a carbon-neutral business
- Volunteer our time to help plant native trees
We hope you enjoyed reading this blog, and we end with a call to action. What small changes can you do to help reduce your footprint?
For more about our sustainability commitments CLICK HERE!