The forests that afford a pleasant bush walk, the water ways on which to kayak and sail, the rivers that offer plentiful fishing opportunities or the golden sandy beaches with aquamarine waters to enjoy all need protection and preservation.
The manufactured housing industry realises the priceless natural experiences that must be preserved so that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty that Australia has to offer.
To combat climate change and to strive for environmental sustainability, CCIA and MHIA developed the Gumnut Awards.
What are the Gumnut Awards?
The Gumnut Awards are an environmental certification program for
holiday and tourist parks, manufactured home estates and
villages,
caravan and RV dealers and manufacturers and suppliers to the industry.
The Gumnut Awards recognise businesses who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental and economic sustainability in the areas of:
- Landscaping – enhancing the natural environment
- Water and Waste Water – saving water and waste water treatment
- Solid Waste – reduced waste to landfill ,recycling and composting
- Energy Efficiency – reducing energy usage and investigating alternative sources solar and wind power
- Air
and Noise Pollution – increased air quality and ambience achieved
through implementing air and noise pollution strategies and plans
- Biodiversity Conservation – enhancing and protecting ecosystems providing habitat for native animals, birds and plants
- Economics
– supporting and promoting the local economy by purchasing local
produce and eco-friendly goods and encouraging guests to do likewise.
- Staff – increased training opportunities and involving staff in sustainable decision-making
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Local Community – participating in the community and being a good corporate citizen
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Safety and Emergency Response Planning – creating a safe environment for staff and visitors
The Gumnut Awards program incorporates three stages of achievement.
• Bronze
• Silver
• Gold
social responsibility. CCIA and MHIA work
closely with the University of Western Sydney to ensure that industry
businesses progress consistently and successfully throughout each level
of the Gumnut Awards program - protecting our environment and our
future.
Many manufactured home villages are part of the Gumnut Awards, but
if not, speak to your village management to see how they can get
involved. Village simply need to contact MHIA for more information
about getting involved in the program.
In the Villages section of this website, Gumnut Award logos are
placed next to the name of manufactured
home villages that have
successfully completed a Gumnut Awards level. The Bronze, Silver or
Gold Gumnut award logo indicates that they are committed to
environmental sustainability and protecting and preserving the village
lifestyle and experience for future generations.
How you can get involved - Start Travel’n Green in your village
Want to know how you too can protect and preserve the environment in your very own manufactured home village?
CCIA and MHIA have developed and environmental program
specifically for you – the traveller, the outdoorsman, the avid village
socialite. Travel’n Green is designed to engage those who want to know
more about protecting their environment to enjoy now and for others to
enjoy in the future.
Travel’n Green is a three stage program (similar to the Gumnut Awards) where you progress through:
• Bronze Level - to become a Travel’n Green Gumnut Supporter,
• Silver Level - to become a Travel’n Green Gumnut Ambassador, and
• Gold Level - to become a Travel’n Green Gumnut Champion
To find out how you can start Travel’n Green visit
www.travelngreen.com.au and download a FREE Travel’n Green booklet. The booklet is the beginning of your journey to becoming a Gumnut Supporter.
With your help, we can make an environmental difference and make sure the places you treasure are there for the future.