sprung timber dance floor in the Southern Hemisphere. Sustainability YHA Ltd has stated commitment to reducing its impact on the environment and raising awareness of the benefits of low-impact travel. YHA Ltd's Sustainable Hostels Fund, which encourages guests to donate $1 when they book a stay which YHA Ltd then matches, has helped install solar hot water systems at Adelaide Central, Perth City (sold), Byron Bay, Cairns Central, Glebe Point (sold 2020), Pittwater, Hawkesbury Heights (sold 2020), Grampians Eco Lodge and Melbourne Metro, as well as solar power in Alice Springs, which generates as much as half of that hostel's energy needs. The 145 solar cells installed on Perth City's rooftop in 2014 saves more than 42 tonnes of carbon emissions a year. YHA-owned hostels stopped selling disposable water bottles in 2014, instead encouraging guests to purchase refillable bottles at reception. Some YHA hostels feature rainwater tanks, on-site vegetable gardens and composters, bike rental, swap shelves, low-energy lightbulbs/LEDs, and water-saving bathroom devices to promote sustainable travel. References External links Official site Hostelling International member associations Non-profit organisations based in New South Wales Tourist accommodations in Australia Hostels in Australia