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‎26-08-2023 11:47 AM
Michael7335
Level 2
‎26-08-2023 11:47 AM

Sustainability

I've just read Airbnb's tips on sustainability but it's all directed at hosts. I'd love to save on my energy bills and at the same time combat climate change but I'm not the one that turns on all the lights, all the heating, plus the air con on high, and then goes out for the night until early the next morning! I'd much rather rate my guests on their environmental responsibility than their basic communication skills. 

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‎03-09-2023 11:14 PM
Laurelle3
Level 10
Huskisson, Australia
‎03-09-2023 11:14 PM

@Michael7335 Saving energy in our Airbnb's today is an issue that we are all trying to do at the same time saving money.

 

Yes, as you have pointed out there is a problem with guests leaving the lights and airconditioning on when they go out. Like yourself we live onsite and you hear the airconditioning still running when they go out. My mind says "Oh no what can I do?"

 

What I have done is leave a note near the entrance door is.     

We are trying to be sustainable and we would appreciate your help. Can you please turn off airconditioning and lights when you leave or go out while you are enjoying our local area. Thank you.

 

At the same time I have put in our welcome information booklet what we are trying to do to keep our cottage sustainable and hope they read it.

 

@Robin4 who lives in South Australia with an Airbnb has written on this CC Forum with ways how to set up a way that disengages the airconditioning when you leave the propert and go through the gate. Also how he sets the airconditioning handpiece with settings not to low or to high. So I am hoping @Robin4 will add his information again for you.  I am still trying to do this as I am not technical minded. 

 

I looked up your property at Burrawang and what history you must have with your Burrawang Village Bakery as an Airbnb. Sorry I am unable to help you more but I am hoping @Robin4 can help you and I hope he puts the pictures and information up on this page again.

Laurelle from Huskisson.

    

 

 

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‎10-04-2025 11:11 PM
Nagaraja2
Level 2
‎10-04-2025 11:11 PM

@Michael7335 

 

Hope you are doing well .  Looks like you feel the same what i felt and i came across this post little late . Thank you for sharing your thoughts on sustainability.

 

I’m currently working on a solution that specifically adds value for short-term rental properties, addressing the uncertainty around guest behavior. Here are a few key highlights:

 

  1. Monitor utility usage per guest stay and encourage mindful consumption through positive feedback or discounts or gamification—this helps hosts recognize and appreciate guests who are conscious about their usage.

 

       2. Have a tech assistant manage energy settings  (heating and cooling etc.) when there’s no booking,  or if guest forget to adjust settings at  checkout.

 

       3. Save costs, Save water  & prevent water damage with proactive water leak detection.

 

Goal is to help you cut down waste, reduce expenses, and make your rental more sustainable.

 

please let me know your thoughts on this 

 

Thanks 

‎10-04-2025 11:11 PM

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