Sustainability Effort at The edge Bali and Eco Climate Badge Partnership

Pioneering a Closed-Loop, Zero-Waste Model

Central to the resort's updated sustainability push are hyper-local, on-site infrastructure developments that actively reduce reliance on external supply chains and divert waste entirely from local infrastructure:

• 100% Organic Waste Diversion via Magi Farm: In an innovative approach to food waste management, The Edge Bali has partnered with Magi Farm to tackle kitchen and organic waste utilizing black soldier fly larvae (maggots) to process waste naturally. This bio-conversion system allows the resort to divert up to 100% of its food waste away from Bali's landfills, generating nutrient-rich organic compost that goes right back into enhancing the resort's lush cliffside landscaping.

• Green Cage: To ensure hyper-local, farm-to-table freshness while protecting local biodiversity, the resort features "The Green Cage" a forward-thinking project designed by Executive Chef Nyoman Suasa. This protective green facility grows fresh, artisanal herbs used daily across the property's elite culinary venues. The cage serves a dual purpose: keeping local wildlife and cheeky monkeys at bay while significantly lowering the carbon footprint associated with imported produce.

The In-House Mushroom House: Furthering its journey toward culinary self-reliance, The Edge Bali operates a dedicated Mushroom House, cultivating a variety of organic mushrooms entirely in-house to offer fresh, homegrown ingredients directly to guests' plates.

In-House Eco-Enzyme Production: As another component of its closed-loop system, the resort utilizes organic kitchen waste (fruit and vegetable scraps) fermented with sugar and water over approximately three months to create a multipurpose natural liquid. This eco-enzyme serves as an eco-friendly cleaning agent, fertilizer, and environmental purifier.

• Food Rescue Partnership with Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Indonesia: The Edge Bali actively participates in the mission for ‘Zero Food Waste and Zero Hunger’ by partnering with Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Indonesia. By sharing surplus kitchen food, the resort ensures valuable nutrition is diverted from landfills and redistributed to impoverished and vulnerable communities throughout Bali, reinforcing the resort's commitment to social impact and food equity.
• On-Site Composting Machine: To complete the resort’s zero-waste model, an on-site composting machine processes organic waste generated by the resort, converting it into high-quality compost for use in the property’s landscaping and gardens.

 Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) 

The Edge Bali has been a proud signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) since August 15, 2025. Led by the UN Environment Programme and World Tourism Organization in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the GTPI unites the tourism sector in a common vision to shift towards a circular economy for plastics, ensuring they never become waste. As part of this commitment, The Edge Bali is focusing on three pillars—Eliminate, Innovate, and Circulate—with a set of concrete and actionable targets to achieve by 2030:

• Eliminate: Remove problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging and items. The resort is eliminating single-use plastic across all villas and F&B outlets and has specific targets to remove plastic items from service areas by 2026 and kitchens/logistics by 2027.
• Innovate & Reuse: Actively move from single-use packaging to reusable alternatives, with solutions being introduced in rooms, kitchens, and logistics by 2027.
• Circulate: Engage the value chain (suppliers and waste service providers) to ensure 100% of plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2030, while also increasing the use of recycled content across all items.

This commitment complements the resort's closed-loop waste model and dedication to preserving Bali's natural environment.

Driving Regional Climate Resilience

The Eco Climate Badge framework developed in line with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) guidelines and backed by major travel platforms like Booking.com and Travalyst—holds properties to rigorous environmental and social metrics. The Edge Bali’s broader sustainability initiatives seamlessly support this newly sought audit:

• Advanced Resource Conservation: Implementation of extensive water-saving fixtures and smart energy monitoring systems engineered to minimize environmental footprint in the water-scarce Uluwatu region.
• Strategic Green Alliances: Strengthening regional eco-responsibility through green community partnerships, including localized corporate sustainability initiatives and specialized collaborations like UCollect and Noovoleum for smart resource management.
• Community and Cultural Preservation: Deep investment in the local community, promoting fair commerce, hosting local blood donation drives, and inviting guests to actively support a "preserving paradise" lifestyle through their stay.

By participating in the rigorous Eco Climate Badge metric, The Edge Bali’s real-time performance data will actively contribute to Bali’s province-wide sustainable tourism impact reports, establishing a quantifiable benchmark for luxury travel that gives back to the environment.

Achieving Auditable Milestones: The Silver Climate Badge

The Edge Bali is proud to announce that, as of May 2026, it has successfully achieved the Silver Tier of the Eco Climate Badge from Eco Tourism Bali (ETB). This milestone signifies the resort's measurable and audited compliance with the foundational requirements for climate action, demonstrating significant progress in resource conservation, waste management, and sustainable supply chain integration. The resort is now actively pursuing the Gold Tier, which focuses on regenerative practices and advanced community impact investment.