A Kaikoura backpackers has slashed a massive 92% off the cost of its hot water bill by re-using cooking oil from local takeaways and restaurants to fire its boiler. The Lazy Shag backpackers made the move in order to do its bit for climate change as well as save money, says the hostel owner, David Stanford.
"It is part of operating a business in Kaikoura - our customers expect that we lessen our impact on the environment. And this is certainly one to way to achieve this."
