A city hotel here has turned its food waste into compost for farmers, reducing landfill disposal while supporting local agriculture. - NSTP/MOHD ADAM ARININHyatt Regency Kota Kinabalu general manager, Thor Gervasi (right) , said the hotel’s monthly food waste could reach between 500kg and 600kg during peak periods. - NSTP/MOHD ADAM ARININKOTA KINABALU: A hotel here has turned its food waste into compost for farmers, reducing landfill disposal while supporting local agriculture. Hyatt Regency Kota Kinabalu general manager, Thor Gervasi, said the hotel's monthly food waste could reach between 500kg and 600kg during peak periods. Turning it into compost was a practical solution, allowing it to be repurposed and upcycled," he said, adding that food waste volume could be reduced by up to 75 per cent within 48 hours using a composting machine.

Source: New Strait Times February 26, 2026 03:23 UTC