Zero-Waste Initiatives
Towards a Zero-Waste, Nature-Positive Future
We are surrounded by rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and authentic rural villages; Prakriti Resort & Organic Farm embraces a strong environmental ethic rooted in sustainability, self-responsibility, and community care.
Our waste management system is an integral part of our Responsible Tourism Policy—designed to minimize our ecological footprint while enhancing environmental awareness among guests, staff, and local communities.
- 1. Policy Framework & Waste Management Action Plan
- A Resort-Level Waste Management Policy guides all actions based on the core principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
- A Waste Management Committee—including staff and community members—monitors, evaluates, and implements the system.
- We have established MOU and consultation bodies that work alongside us to help mitigate all types of waste and implementing necessary procedures effectively. They are Khaali Sisi , ENPHO , Sakal Bio-Enzyme Cleanings , Gokerneshowr Municipality , Bamboo Bazar and Zero ( Regenerative products to eliminate material waste.)
- We work actively to move toward a “Zero Waste” challenge, constantly innovating ways to close the loop in our waste streams.
- Waste Segregation at Source
- Waste is carefully separated at the source into:
- Biodegradable
- Non-biodegradable
- Recyclables
- Every room, kitchen, and activity area includes marked waste bins to support proper segregation.
- Organic & Kitchen Waste Management
- Biodegradable waste is:
- Composted in on-site pit composting units.
- Used for animal feed, where suitable.
- Dry leaves are collected and added to compost systems.
- Waste wood are converted into Bio-char.
- Collected Egg shells are crushed and used for plant Calcium & nourishments
- Waste paper, ladies pads are incinerated.
- Ashes from incinerated paper waste & fire place is used as a natural fertilizer in our organic farm.
- Waste Cardboard is used as fuel in the traditional method of alcohol brewing, helping to save Energy.
- Excess fruits & Veggies from farm and Kitchen are sun dried in Solar Dryer.
- Plastic & Non-Biodegradable Waste
- Plastic waste is discouraged resort-wide; guests are encouraged to bring reusable bottles and containers.
- All collected plastic, bottles, Can.. Bottles are:
- Stored at a central collection point.
- Broken glass and silver foil are disposed of in sealed pit holes for safe containment.
- Toxic and battery cells are separated taking safety measures.
- All non bio degradable waste is transported to Kathmandu for proper processing recycling of Plastic, Empty bottles and tin cans. All these waste materials are stacked stored and handed over to certified garbage collectors like Khaali -Sisi.
- Grey Water, Black Water , kitchen waste water & Water Reuse
- We have separate drainage systems for:
- Grey Water (from showers, sinks): reused for irrigation purpose in farm and gardens.
- Kitchen Water (dish wash, kitchen, and canteen – composition of grease, soap and bio particles): reused for irrigation purpose in Tea farm and gardens.
- Black Water (from toilets): Is mitigated safely in ground under Soak-pit process.
- Cow Urine from farm & Human Urine from common toilets is collected separately and used as natural fertilizer for farm, trees and plants.
- Laundry is done in Kathmandu to minimize chemical runoff and reduce local water consumption.
- Hazardous Waste , Plastic Avoidance
- No chemical fertilizers or insecticides are used on the farm.
- Chemical-based personal care products are avoided—natural alternatives are provided to guests (e.g., bamboo toothbrushes, paper wrapped tooth paste, bio-enzyme shampoo and hand wash / dish wash and Bio Bags for bin liners).
- We are replacing plastics with Bio-Bags and Jute bags as much possible as way we can.
- Awareness, Education & Community Involvement
- Environmental awareness programs are regularly conducted for:
- Guests
- Staff
- Local communities
- We organize Periodic cleanup events Shivapuri National Park and along hiking & trekking routes around the resort.
- The resort actively promotes low-noise, — No Light pollution – no loud music is allowed in or around the premises. Zero-pollution tourism
- Toward a Zero-Waste Future
- The resort is committed to achieving a “Zero Waste” model, with constant innovation and adaptation.
- Guests are encouraged to participate in sustainable practices and leave behind only footprints, taking only memories