With the world constantly trying to become more environmentally friendly we thought it would be a good opportunity to share the things that The Grange Golf Club does to try and reduce our environmental footprint.
Please find below a list of things the Club currently does:
- Introducing paper straws in the Members Bar which are recyclable and compostable
- Installing of 2 x 99.9kW solar panel system reducing our electrical power needs by 40%
- Electronically distributing Member Subscription Notices, Annual Reports and Newsletters saving paper and packaging
- Installation of 585 LED Lights reducing our power output and electricity requirements
- Wetlands system which enables us to clean and store up to 100 Million litres of storm water for the re-use and recharge of the local aquifer
- Limit water use where possible through good placement and uniformity. Irrigating as much through the night to minimise evaporation rates
- Regularly donating surplus food to OZ Harvest who collect from Grange and distribute to people in need and divert food waste from landfill
- Ensuring all bottles, cans, paper, boxes etc are recycled and not sent to landfill
- Monthly bottle collection by Scouts Australia with contributions received split between both organisations
- Weekly collection of our used cooking and mechanic oil which distributors then recycle at their factory
- Conservation of native Flora & Fauna through the development and implementation of Vegetation Management plans
- Planting of over 2500 native tree and grass species in the last 3 years with another 5000 projected in the next 3 years
- Provide seed to the Tennyson dunes regeneration project
- Provide native tree seeds to local native nurseries for propagation. These seeds can then be purchased by other clubs or organisations
- Green waste is transported offsite and used in organic mulches.
- Tree waste is chipped onsite and re-seed where possible or stock lied
Grange are continually looking for ways we can help the environment and we appreciate members support in our endeavours.
BARRY LINKE
General Manager