“Soneva Namoona” and “Kamadhoo Inn” partner to transform guesthouse food waste management with Takakura Method
The Takakura Method composting technique transforms food waste into nutrient-rich compost, helping guesthouses reduce waste disposal needs by up to 30 percent over six months
Soneva Namoona and Kamadhoo Inn join forces
Soneva Namoona and Kamadhoo Inn have joined forces to pioneer a sustainable solution for managing food waste in guesthouses, introducing the innovative Takakura Method to Kamadhoo island of Baa atoll.
Launched on November 5, this collaborative effort marks a new chapter in eco-friendly tourism operations in the Maldives. The project focuses on using the cost-effective and natural Takakura Method, which is a composting technique that efficiently transforms food waste into nutrient-rich compost with minimal environmental impact.
Through this partnership, Soneva Namoona and Kamadhoo Inn aim to responsibly manage kitchen waste produced by guesthouses and significantly reduce the amount of waste requiring disposal within the next six months. By turning waste into a resource, the initiative not only promotes sustainability but also helps ease the burden on the island’s waste management system.
This collaboration represents yet another milestone in Soneva Namoona’s ongoing mission to promote sustainable waste management across inhabited islands and tourism-related businesses. The organization brings years of experience and success to the project, having previously implemented the Takakura Method in several islands including B. Kihaadhoo, B. Kendhoo, B. Kudarikilu, B. Dhonfanu, and N. Kudafari through its acclaimed program.
Over the past three years, these community-driven initiatives have produced remarkable results, reducing the proportion of kitchen waste requiring disposal by up to 30 percent. Building on this proven success, Soneva Namoona is now extending its expertise to the guesthouse sector, bringing the benefits of circular waste management to the heart of the local tourism economy.
With this latest partnership, Soneva Namoona envisions a future where guesthouses across the Maldives play an active role in achieving island-level sustainability. The organization hopes the Kamadhoo Inn initiative will serve as a model for expanding responsible waste management practices throughout the country’s hospitality industry.
