The Role Of Sustainability In Retirement Villages

Generus Living Group is an eco-active retirement village and aged care provider that is embracing sustainable practices at their seven contemporary locations across the country. You might wonder why sustainability is important in retirement villages. Read on to discover the innovative things Generus are doing to make a difference in the way we approach retirement.

What is ‘sustainability’?

Sustainability is a buzzword these days. But what exactly is it? Sustainability can include mindful ways of caring for health and wellbeing, styles of engagement that help communities grow together, and ways of communicating that inspire growth and civic responsibility.

When it comes to our natural environment, sustainable living is all about using resources in such a way that they will be available for our children and grandchildren. We can also take it further and use resources in ways that actually help to regenerate the environment.

Taking a more sustainable approach to retirement village living might include putting in clean energy systems such as solar, we may use water in ways that preserve the supplies we have, or we can begin to implement small ideas such as switching off all electrical appliances and devices that are not being used.

At Generus Living Group, we don’t just talk about it - we have a Sustainability Strategic Plan. We are setting goals and implementing systems that work easily to improve the way we inhabit our little corners of the world.

Why is it important to have sustainability in retirement villages?

Retirement villages can be a fantastic way to live as we age, providing a rich social environment and essential medical services, reducing the need for constant maintenance on your property, and adding an extra layer of security to everyday living. One of the reasons it is essential to practice sustainability in retirement villages is the increased amount of time lucky retirees spend at home. 

As a community member at a Generus Living Group retirement village, you will gain access to the excellent care and facilities you need - including meals and medical assistance. This means optimum comfort in a safe environment, which translates to more time spent enjoying your premier living space - so you will likely use heating, lights and appliances more throughout the day.

Supporting seniors' interest in sustainable retirement living

At Generus, we know that many seniors have an increasing interest in the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle, and as the world changes, we are committed to solutions that are becoming increasingly innovative and accessible. We understand that you want to be a part of caring for yourself, your family, and the planet, and we are on board with premium senior retirement living.

Smart planning and development to meet sustainability goals

As part of our commitment to a sustainable future, the Generus Living Group has undertaken in-depth research into intelligent ways we can operate in an eco-friendly manner without compromising on comfort, or luxury. We are now practising sustainability in our retirement villages as an easy part of a naturally more eco-conscious way of living.

With a strong focus on waste minimisation, we have built our eco-friendly villages around wonderful grounds as part of our commitment to protecting and enriching the biodiversity of our environment.

At some of our villages, you can take charge of your carbon footprint with a raised garden bed attached to each residence and worm farms that produce powerful food for your garden. This allows our residents to grow their own vegetables and compost organic matter back into the soil.  We also have comprehensive recycling systems in place to further divert waste from local landfills. 

At our Tauranga location, we retain our stormwater to feed the lakes, which accelerates the regeneration of the insect, plant and birdlife that is integral to maintaining our local ecology.

We provide electric vehicle charging stations for all our residents. We have focused on using sustainable building design and mindfully chosen materials when we undertake construction, working in ways that celebrate sustainability in retirement villages.

Get in touch

Generus Living Group believes that implementing sustainability in retirement villages will help to make a brighter future for us all. 

Click here to learn more about our very special way of life, or get in touch with us now to chat about a more eco-friendly way to enjoy your retirement years. 

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