Australian Bedding Stewardship Council

Leading Australia's Circular Economy in Accommodation

Heartful's partnership with the Australian Bedding Stewardship Council (ABSC) demonstrates our commitment to comprehensive sustainability throughout the accommodation lifecycle.

The Australian Bedding Stewardship Council is a not-for-profit, industry partnership established to tackle mattress and bedding recycling and reuse in Australia.

Addressing Australia's Hidden Waste Challenge

End-of-life mattresses are an enormous problem in Australia. If the number of mattresses discarded into landfill each year were placed end-to-end they would stretch from Darwin to the bottom tip of Tasmania. Our partnership with ABSC directly tackles this environmental challenge.

Circular Economy in Action

Through our partnership, Heartful hosts (and properties) have the opportunity to participate in:

• A voluntary, industry-led product stewardship scheme in Australia, 'Recycle My Mattress'
• Increased resource recovery and the diversion of waste from landfill, minimising the environmental, and health and safety impacts of end-of-life mattresses
• Circular economy consulting, partnering with manufacturers, retailers, and recyclers to ensure sustainable mattress lifecycle management

Innovation in Sustainable Accommodation

The ABSC is committed to reducing the number of mattresses and their component materials from ending up in landfill through innovation and an expanded approved recycler network to serve all of Australia. Participating Heartful hosts / properties benefit from:

• Access to ABSC's approved recycler network
• Eco-friendly product design and innovative recycling practices
• Support for transitioning to circular economy business models

Government-Endorsed Environmental Leadership

The ABSC administers a product stewardship scheme endorsed by the AU Government to drive a circular approach by industry. This partnership positions Heartful at the forefront of government-supported environmental initiatives in the accommodation sector.

Beyond Compliance: Leading Change

Our partnership with ABSC goes beyond meeting environmental standards—it's about pioneering sustainable practices that other accommodation platforms can follow. By designing eco-friendly products and innovating recycling practices, they help businesses from a variety of Australian industry sectors reduce landfill waste, promoting a shared responsibility towards a greener economy.

Book with Environmental Impact

When you choose Heartful, you support accommodation providers who have opted to participate in Australia's transition to a circular economy. Booking a stay and/or experience with us contributes to reducing mattress waste and supporting innovative recycling solutions that benefit all Australians.

The Future of Sustainable Accommodation

Through partnerships like that with the ABSC, Heartful demonstrates that sustainable accommodation means considering every aspect of the guest experience lifecycle—from arrival to long after departure. Together, we're working to build an accommodation industry that actively takes responsibility for its environmental footprint.

For more information, visit https://www.beddingstewardship.org.au/