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21 21 EXCELLENCE IN ECOTOURISM Excellence in Ecotourism APT leads the way in sustainability and conservation in the Kimberley. We respect the unique environment and cultures of this pristine region, ensuring we can show it off to future generations. Committed to Sustainability At APT, we feel privileged to be allowed to showcase the Kimberley region, and we are committed to doing so in the most ethically and environmentally responsible way. We have an obligation to protect the envrionment, ensuring we can show it off to future generations of Australian and overseas visitors. We endeavour to have you leave the Kimberley with an enhanced understanding of the environment and the cultural significance of the land to the traditional owners. Advanced Eco-Certification APT are the only major tour operator in the Kimberley region with an Advanced Ecotourism certification, which officially recognises the outstanding economic, environment and socially sustainable practices we adopt. To achieve this certification, we adhere to several criteria including the maintenance of natural ecology; erosion, soil loss, compaction and vegetation damage; minimising waste and water use; environmentally friendly waste storage and disposal; economical energy consumption; environmental stewardship; reduced vehicle usage; reduced light spill and noise levels; and environmentally sympathetic building design and construction to name but a few. Our Initiatives 4Recycling We undertake our own recycling at our remote Wilderness Lodges, returning all materials to Broome. 4Renewable Energy Our Bungle Bungle and Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodges are powered by solar/diesel co-generation power plants to harness the sun's energy and therefore reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. 4ABCO Water Systems This system takes all waste water and processes it to class two water. This water is then surface sprinkled or leached. 4Environmentally-friendly Products Our cleaning products are bought in bulk and decanted into containers that are washed and reused. 4Sensitive Building Design We adopt a building design that is sympathetic to the local environment, including the use of recycled materials for our new Ungolan Pavilion at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. In Recognition of our Efforts We are proud recipients of the Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism at the 2014 Western Australian Tourism Awards. We respect places of cultural significance