Sustainability

Just Water

At Mercure Canberra Belconnen, we’ve made the switch to JUST Water — a plant-based, paper-bottled water that replaces single-use plastic bottles across our property.

JUST Water bottles are made from 82% renewable materials, using paper sourced from sustainably managed forests. By choosing JUST Water, we are significantly reducing our reliance on plastic while continuing to offer guests a refreshing, quality drinking experience.

This is one of the many small but meaningful steps we are taking toward a cleaner, more sustainable future — for our guests, our community, and our planet.

Guest Amenities

We are proud to be eliminating single-use dry amenities from our guest rooms as part of our commitment to reducing plastic waste and our overall environmental footprint.

Items such as toothbrushes, combs, and shower caps are no longer automatically placed in rooms. Guests who require these items are welcome to request them at any time by contacting our front desk or using our in-room service options.

Solar Panels

At Mercure Canberra Belconnen, we’ve installed solar panels on-site to harness clean, renewable energy. This reduces our reliance on grid electricity, lowers our carbon footprint, and supports a healthier environment, another step toward a more sustainable stay for our guests.

Recycling & Community Giving

We’ve partnered with ReCollect to recycle bottles and cans collected at our hotel, with proceeds donated to local charities. This service picks up containers and gives a refund, with no need for trips to a return point, and that refund can be directed straight to a local charity instead of cashed out.

It’s a simple way for us to turn everyday recycling into community support, reducing waste while giving back to causes that matter in our area.