Sustainability
Blue Ridge recently achieved a 5-leaf EnviroDevelopment accreditation from the Urban Development Institute of Australia.
Specifically, the EnviroDevelopment accreditation process is separated into 5 key elements, including waste, energy, materials, water and community.
EnviroDevelopment leaves are awarded to environmentally sustainable developments for the following achievements:
 | Improved water use through water efficiency mechanisms and / or source substitution such as rainwater and stormwater harvesting. |
 | Reduced production of greenhouse gases and reduced use of fossil fuels. This is achieved through greater efficiencies in energy usage and use of renewable and non-polluting energy sources such as solar power. |
 | Vibrant, cohesive, sustainable communities with good community design; the provision of community facilities and networks; safe, accessible housing and options for the reduced use of private motor vehicles. |
 | Environmentally responsible material usage including reuse of materials, recycled materials and consideration of the life cycle environmental costs of materials. |
 | Comprehensive waste management procedures and practices to reduce the amount of waste to landfill. |
