Khun Bjorn Courage, General Manager of InterContinental Phuket Resort, stated:
“Our hotel places great importance on sustainability and aims to play an active role in reducing food waste in a tangible way. Transforming food scraps into organic fertilizer and sharing it with schools not only reduces waste but also benefits the community. We are delighted to see students participating in vegetable gardening and using the harvest in their lunch program, which promotes both health and learning at the same time.”
On the technology behind the food waste transformation, Ms. Nattakarn Klawvuthanan, Managing Director of Oklin (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said:
“We are committed to helping businesses and organizations reduce food waste effectively. Oklin’s technology can turn food waste into fertilizer within 24 hours, offering a solution that minimizes environmental impact while adding value to food scraps. InterContinental Phuket Resort is an excellent example of how technology can be used to create positive impact for both the community and the environment.”
The hotel’s food waste-to-fertilizer project not only reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills but also helps cut greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste disposal, while supporting organic farming and environmental education for young people.
Looking ahead, InterContinental Phuket Resort plans to expand this initiative to other schools and communities, while encouraging hotels and restaurants in Phuket to adopt the same approach—working together to build an environmentally friendly tourist city and become a model for sustainable food waste management.
