Sustainability at Mantra on Russell

Here at Mantra on Russell we are committed to embedding sustainability into every facet of our daily operations. We recognise that sustainability is an ongoing journey and are continually striving to reduce our carbon footprint wherever possible. Below are some of the initiatives we have implemented to date.

Dry Amenities:

We are delighted to share our ongoing commitment to reducing single-use plastics in our guest rooms. As part of this initiative, we have made a significant decision to eliminate single-use dry amenities, taking a bold step towards a plastic-free environment.

We understand the importance of preserving our planet for future generations. By removing single-use plastic amenities such as toothbrushes, combs, and shower caps from our guest rooms, we are significantly reducing our environmental footprint. Instead, guests can request dry amenities by calling room service or visiting our friendly team at reception.

Utilities Conservation:

We are delighted to share our ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions generated through use of utilities like electricity and water in our guest rooms. We have installed energy saving key card readers to ensure that electricity is only consumed when a guest is in room and to ensure that we use water safely we have installed high efficiency shower heads and aerators on our taps in rooms.

In addition to this we have reduced single use plastic water bottles in rooms by providing clean drinking tap water for guests.

Large Amenities

As part of our ongoing efforts, we have made the proactive decision to move to large format amenities, replacing our single-use plastic common amenities with eco-friendly pump dispensers throughout the hotel. By eliminating single-use plastic bottles, we are significantly reducing the amount of waste generated by our operations. This commitment aligns with our dedication to environmental stewardship and reflects our ongoing efforts to improve sustainability in all aspects of our hotel.

Food Waste

At Mantra on Russell, we are committed to reducing food wastage and promoting sustainable practices across our food and beverage outlets and conferencing department. We understand the importance of minimising our environmental impact while delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our guests.

• Use Of Organic Bin for Kitchen Waste to Reduce the landfill and bring down Carbon emissions
• Use of Seasonal vegetables and fruits which are procured from local suppliers
• Use of Water Dispenser to refill Glass Bottles for Conference and Events
• Recycling of coffee pods that we use on a daily basis in our restaurant.
• In room garbage disposable bins now using Biodegradable single use bags for our guest dispose general waste and throughout or common area Biodegradable bags are being used for any waste disposal.
• All the pre-packaged condiments used in hotel restaurant are without any plastic.
• We don’t use and promote any single use plastic in our restaurant and have swapped to biodegradable options for cups and take away cutlery.
• Usage of leftover food items for staff lunches
• We defrost all are produce in the cool room rather than under cold running water.
• Using Bulk Oil system like Cookers to change and manage dirty oil which helps to reduce oil contamination in the waste water system.

Recycling

At Mantra on Russell, all hotel waste is separated into co-mingle, cardboard, food waste and general waste, minimising our impact on landfill. 

Community Support

We are committed to maintaining strong connections with our local community and give back wherever possible.

• Member of Greek Community Association
• Member of Chinatown Asian Association

The above allows us to provide and extend our support to these communities by contributing and partnering with them during events like the annual Greek Festival and Chinese Lunar New Year.

We are proud to be a Sustainable Tourism Certified hotel with Ecotourism Australia. The Sustainable Tourism Certification program assesses our environmental, socio-economic, cultural and responsible management principles to ensure we are minimising our negative impacts and maximising benefits for the environment, communities and culture. This achievement reinforces our ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable hospitality and creating positive impacts for our team, guests, local community and planet.

Accessibility

At Mantra on Russell, we strive to accommodate the diverse needs of all our guests, including mobility challenges. We currently have two studio accessible rooms to meet the needs of

with limited mobility, which have walk-in showers and provide ease of access with their open-plan layout. We also have accessible car spots in the parking complex attached to the hotel. Additionally, our hotel is always welcoming of service animals.

If there are any additional requests, guests are encouraged to contact our friendly team to discuss further so we can determine if our hotel is right for you.