Environmental Sustainability
AT THABA ECO HOTEL
Last Updated: October 2026
Empowering communities and shaping a sustainable future — tracked, measured, and shared openly, month by month.
51%
Of everything we throw away, we recycle or reuse just over half — instead of sending it to landfill.
We call this our “landfill diversion rate” · 12-month average, Aug 2025–Jul 2026
46.4t
Diverted from landfill
Aluminium & recyclables kept out of landfill, 12 months
Real weight, made easy to picture
Here’s what our recycling actually adds up to, Jan–Jul 2026 — and what that looks like next to some familiar faces from the bush.
18,060 kg
of glass recycled
About the weight of 64 adult zebras
7,483 kg
of paper & cardboard recycled
About the weight of 66 adult ostriches
1,619 kg
of plastic recycled
About the weight of 40 adult springbok
Composting Initiatives
We recycle 95% of wet waste through composting, enriching soil quality for our gardens and promoting healthy vegetation growth. This reduces landfill contributions and closes the waste loop sustainably.
40
%
Water Conservation
We take water preservation seriously with innovative solutions to reduce consumption and waste.
Rainwater Harvesting
Our system collects rainwater for greywater use and irrigation.
Gravity-Fed Watering Systems
Landscaping features like swales retain water and improve efficiency.
Water-Saving Practices
These initiatives significantly reduce reliance on municipal water sources.
Waste management creates local jobs
Our recycling programme is resourced by a dedicated on-site team who separate, weigh and prepare every load — seven days a week. It’s a small but real example of how looking after the land also means looking after the people on it.