Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – In a significant move toward sustainability, Grupo Punta Cana has introduced an innovative composting system designed to process organic waste generated across its wide-ranging properties. From luxury hotels and residences to restaurants, golf courses, and even Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), the new facility aims to transform thousands of tons of food and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost each year.
Developed by Green Mountain Technologies, the state-of-the-art Earth Flow composting system is both enclosed and fully automated. This modern technology allows Grupo Punta Cana to efficiently manage 1,400 to 3,000 metric tons of organic waste annually—right at the source. By treating the waste on-site, the initiative drastically reduces the environmental impact associated with landfill disposal and transportation.
According to Grupo Punta Cana, the goal is to divert up to 80% of all organic waste away from landfills, reinforcing the resort’s broader commitment to sustainability. This effort is part of a larger zero-waste strategy that includes CENVAREE, the company’s advanced waste recovery and recycling facility.
What makes the Earth Flow system particularly suitable for resort environments is its odor-controlled, fully enclosed design. Equipped with aeration channels and an industrial auger for continuous mixing, the system ensures optimal oxygen levels during decomposition. A high-efficiency biofilter neutralizes any residual odors, making large-scale composting practical even in high-end hospitality settings.
Project manager Van Calvez praised the initiative as a model of environmental innovation, stating it reflects Grupo Punta Cana’s long-standing leadership in sustainable tourism. “It’s inspiring to see a resort of this scale take such meaningful action,” he said.
Looking ahead, the facility is designed for modular expansion, allowing for increased capacity and potential collaboration with neighboring resorts and communities. Grupo Punta Cana hopes this pioneering system will serve as a blueprint for other tourism destinations in the Caribbean and beyond.
