Sustainability at Nala Veli Maldives

Sustainability at Nala Veli Maldives

At Nala Veli Maldives, sustainability isn’t a trend — it’s part of how we live and operate every day. As a locally owned guesthouse on Ukulhas Island, we take responsibility for preserving our environment, supporting our community, and welcoming guests in a way that’s conscious and connected.

Community Commitment

We are active participants in Saafu Ukulhas, a community-led beach and island clean-up program. Our team regularly joins in, and we proudly contribute both staff time and logistical support.

Saafu Ukulhas – Island Cleaning Program

Support for Local Events & Education

Nala Veli regularly sponsors island-level events such as football tournaments, school prize days, and youth development programs. We provide rewards for O’Level students and collaborate with Ukulhas Council on cultural and educational initiatives.

Waste Separation & Island Partnership

We maintain a dedicated, enclosed waste collection area behind Nala Bistro, designed for hygiene and sustainability:

Separate bins for food waste, plastics, and recyclables
Glass-panelled doors to contain smell and maintain cleanliness
Daily collection by the Ukulhas Island Council as part of a regulated disposal system

This process supports Ukulhas’ award-winning environmental standards and helps minimize landfill overflow.

Laundry & Linen Care

We operate an in-house laundry facility using locally approved eco-chemicals and regulated equipment. To reduce water and energy use:

• Linen changes are done every other day, unless requested or visibly soiled

• Guests are briefed at check-in to promote water-saving behavior

• Detergent use is monitored to avoid overuse or runoff

We also provide guest-use sun drying areas, so guests can naturally dry swimwear and light laundry in open sunlight instead of using electrical dryers.

Sustainable Dining at Nala Bistro

We’ve eliminated unnecessary single-use items in our dining services:

• All water is served in refillable glass bottles, purified in-house

• We use paper straws only

• Takeaway materials and napkins are selected with low-impact criteria when possible

Nala Veli Maldives employs a fully local team and ensures:

• Equal opportunity hiring practices

• Direct access to management

• A work culture that emphasizes fairness, wellbeing, and flexibility

We also offer support and recognition for our team’s role in sustainable hospitality.

Supporting Staff & Local Work

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• The property receives filtered water from the island’s hybrid system (rainwater + desalination)

• Our bottling system reduces reliance on packaged water

• Electricity use is monitored, and energy-saving practices are in place

• We use energy-efficient appliances, including inverter-type AC and refrigerators in all rooms

• Lights in common areas are switched off after 11 PM to conserve electricity without affecting safety