The Homestead Villa Motel features 4 star plus luxury Invercargill accommodation decorated with stylish furnishings and outfitted with modern amenities for your comfort.  They took part in the 'Quick Steps' programme run by Environment Southland, and funded by WasteNet Southland, and subsequently have made the following changes to the way they do business:

• The location of the clothes drying line (which was seldom used by guests) has been included on room maps to increase awareness and reduce use of dryers
• Food waste is minimised by offering mini-size breakfasts and a menu with various options to tick, so people only get what they want
• The motel has become almost 100% chemical-free by using micro-fibre cloths for cleaning. 
• Micro-fibre cloths are all line dried
• The front garden plots have been redesigned with native plants
• The size of in-room rubbish bins has been reduced to encourage recycling
• The stormwater drain at the street has had a fish stencil painted on it
• Hot water temperature has been checked
• The air extraction systems are regularly cleaned and maintained
• Staff discuss environmental improvements that can be made
• A food waste collection system is in the process of being set up