The Mount Nelson Hotel installed earthworm farms in approximately
2006 to recycle organic food waste produced by the hotel’s
kitchens. Water from the Hof mountain spring is further used to irrigate
the hotel’s garden. The earthworm farm operation is currently managed
by Why Waste who is also involved in expanding the number of
worm basins at the hotel. Organic food waste which cannot be digested
by the earthworms is broken down using Bokashi Bran, consisting of
wheat bran and microorganisms, in large bins. The end product is collected
by Why Waste, processed off site and the remaining compost is
returned to the hotel. The hotel’s garden is watered using the spring
water from Table Mountain.