The MGT visited the Rotorua Aquatic Center, which is the first Aquatic Center in the country to be awarded the gold environment award, recognizing the country’s highest standards in environmental practices. The center is owned by the Totorua District Council and consistently demonstrates highly effective energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation (http://www.rdc-aquatic.co.nz/). After being provided a tour by the shift supervisor, it is easy to understand why the Aquatic manager says “the achievement is a result of dedicated Aquatic Centre staff constantly thinking of ways to support and implement sustainability. Not only has the Center been successful in achieving the highest standards for themselves, but they have inspired other local organizations to become more sustainable by challenging them to meet or exceed their accomplishments in implementing sustainable measures. When the shift supervisor, with great pride, offered to show us the vegetable garden that the Aquatic Center had established, I believe that we were all looking for a garden large enough to feed the staff and its family. Much to my surprise, the garden comprised of a few gallon tubs of plants which included tomatoes, peppers, and a few other vegetables. I believe this garden and the pride of the aquatic staff epitomize the true essence of the sustainability movement. Every accomplishment, no matter how small, must be viewed as a major step forward in the move toward a more sustainable environment.
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