MagicGreen showcases examples, infos and addresses of all stuff green. Sustainable, environment-friendly examples from South East Asia and beyond.

Indonesia

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Bali plastic bags Ban

Denpasar just introduced a new prohibition of plastic bags, Styrofoam and plastic straws in supermarkets, convenience stores and shopping centres.

Starting 2019, Bali Denpasar area has banned the plastic bags. The ban is expected to cover the whole island coming into effect in June 2019.

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Bambu Indah

A radically distinctive boutique hotel in Ubud, unique luxury experience in a lush natural environment. Dense tropical jungle and river pools.

In Bali Ubud is internationally acknowledged for its visual arts, performances and crafts, making it an atractive cultural and artistic centres in Indonesia.

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Asbestos

This dangerous material, made forbidden in western countries more than 30 years ago, is still used everywhere in Indonesia.

The danger of using asbestos roofs for people is big. Exposition to asbestos dust leads to mesothelioma cancer.

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Microplastic in your salt

Planet or plastic? Salt produced in Indonesia, using the ancient technique of evaporating seawater contains lots of microplastics.

Microplastics were found in sea salt several years ago. Now, new research shows microplastics in 90% of the table salt brands sampled worldwide.

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Bali solar energy

PLN, Indonesia electricity company, plans to generate 50 MW of renewable electricity in 2021 from two solar powered plants in Bali.

Two privately built solar power plants in Bali are expected to beginning working in 2021. The plain is to reach 100 megawatts in 2023.

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Cool Reclaimed Wood Lamps

Get some cool design lamps. They claim these lamps are made of up-cycled wood. Old timber turned into great furniture pieces. Really?!

Rest easy, feel good, turn on your reclaimed wood lamp! Adjust it into a new position reflecting how you feel at the moment.

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Bali wave energy park

Wello will build a 10 MW Wave Energy Park in Nusa Penida an island close to Bali.

Over 60% of the worlds electricity comes from fossil fuels. Wello Penguin floats on water capturing ocean kinetic energy. Electricity without emissions.

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Stop alien species

At recent ASEAN meeting Indonesia pushed the need to combat invasive alien species.

Invasive Alien Species are threats to the balance of natural ecosystems. Their presence poses risk as unwanted predators of endemic species.

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Bali water protection

This project calls on Bali’s leadership and responsibility to address the island’s diminishing water table and rapidly dropping levels of freshwater availability.

Bali is on the verge of an environmental catastrophe. Groundwater reserves are at 20% according to Politeknik Negeri Bali in a report published by Republika.

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Evoware not plastic

A seaweed based eco-friendly alternative to food-grade plastic. And you can eat it.

Plastic pollution is a global problem, a worldwide threat to the environment, flora and fauna. A major part of that pollution comes from our habits...

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Zooming in on biodiversity

An ASEAN wide photo contest capturing the richness of biological resources in the region.

Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth and include microorganisms, fungi, plants, and animals, the communities they form, the habitats in which they live.

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ASEAN against plastic pollution

ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) joins the movement against the use of plastics, supports the initiatives in banning plastic use.

Every year, the world produces around 5 trillion plastic bags. That is about 700 per person. Utilized for just a few minutes, take centuries to decompose.

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Bamboo bicycles

Making bikes out of bamboo is actually not all that crazy. East Bali bamboo bikes manufacture them locally.

The crazy idea of making bikes out of bamboo is actually not all that crazy. It has excellent vibration dampening effects, noticeable on bumpy roads.

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Gringgo smarter waste collection

Born in Bali this platform for recycling is tackling the trash problem head on.

In many places around the world, trash is a big problem and recycling is not easy, so people don't recycle. Gringgo make it easy.

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Artotel bamboo

Luxury meets sustainability. Looking good with excellent bamboo architecture in Sanur, Bali.

With a state of the art brand new bamboo construction, Artotel Beach Club in Sanur, Bali brings vibrancy and color to the island's south east.

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Plastic roads

Indonesia tried plastic and rubber tires waste for road asphalt. A clever way to reduce plastic pollution.

The Ministry of Public Works and People's Housing Indonesia began testing a mix of plastic and rubber tires waste in the asphalt mix.

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Trash hero

This global phenomena is growing bigger. And it's happening in Bali too.

Let's talk trash. The Trash Hero movement is a global phenomena and is growing bigger. They educate and act. In Bali too, people are taking action.

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Eco Bali

An affordable recycling service for homes and business.

Eco Bali invented a two bin system. Red for non-organic waste, green bin for paper. They provide the bags and collect your waste as often you as you decide.

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Green School Bali

Architectural wonder to educate for sustainability.

Founded and conceived by John and Cynthia Hardy in 2006, Green School opened in 2008 with 90 students and a tailor-made campus that emerged from the jungle...

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Bamboo buildings in Bali

Bamboo is booming here, showing excellent examples of a sustainable way to build.

The Indonesian island of Bali is witnessing a new trend. Bamboo building, emblem of sustainable construction, are replacing concrete and steel. Buildings had...

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Racing to clean

Volcom Indonesia offers an example of responsible action, the Red Bag race.

From the great mind of Ketut "King Kong" Kasih, owner of Volcom Indonesia. The red bag race is a competition to collect trash at surf contests.

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Biodegradable Indonesian Plastic

Avani’s cassava-based biodegradable bags and products are solutions to the worldwide plastic problem.

Every year an estimated 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide. Avani cassava-based biodegradable bags are a solution to mitigate this horrible problem.

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Eco Regions Indonesia

The Eco Region approach aspire to be a game changer for large scale green development.

The plan is to create green destination and attract the world's most engaged green partners and most passionate eco-tourists. Envision sustainable development.

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Xiaomi Electric Scooter

This convenient foldable scooter in now available in Indonesia

XIAOMI Mijia 365 electric scooter comes with a dual-brake system. The front wheel has E-ABS anti-lock system, while the rear wheel uses mechanical disk brake...

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Charging stations coming

Indonesia state electricity company is developing stations in Lombok and Sumbawa.

State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is developing General Electricity Provider Stations (SPLU) in...

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Byebye plastic bags

Youth Driven Change to get the people of Bali to say no to plastic bags.

Byebye plastic bags is an initiative from children to force people to say no to plastic bags, because of the enormous environmental pollution they cause.

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Zero electric motorcycles

Garansindo brings Zero superbikes to Indonesia. Serious riding.

Powerful. Electric and available now. Developed to aggressively take on urban environments while encouraging occasional detours to your favorite stretch...

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SOS from the deep

CTC provides education and training to make sure that marine protected areas!

Coral Reefs need our help now! More than 27% of the world’s coral reefs are already lost. If we don’t do anything about it, almost all of our coral reefs...

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Bamboo straws

Suck it up consciously.

When you really need a straw to be able to enjoy your drink, let it be environment-friendly. These bamboo straws are locally made in Bali. You can safely throw...s

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Honda electric cub

Soon available in Indonesia the retro looking scooter with revolutionary features.

The new Honda EV-Cub is definitely an eyebrow raiser. Two electric motors, one in the front, the other in the back. Sure this is unique. I only know of a few...

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Up-cycled glass

Use recycled glass and bottles to make lamp and serve water to customers.

A clever way to limit the use of plastic bottles is serving water in up-cycled bottle and glasses. These technique adopted by Warung Santai in Sanur has...

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Indonesian waste platform

Hub promoting and facilitating cross-sector collaborations for solutions on the waste problems in Indonesia.

Indonesian Waste Platform, a hub to promote and facilitate, connects stakeholders, shares news and contributes to capacity building cross-sector collaborations.

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Green walls

Absorb pollution, offer cooling shade and cost much less than any other walls.

Green walls are not only visually pleasant, but naturally absorb CO2 and other pollutants thus cleaning the air.

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Maya green roof

Luxury meets efficiency. Cutting energy bill and looking good in Sanur, Bali.

Designed by Budiman Hendropurnomo, Maya new Sanur Resort in Bali features an innovative design with a stunning rooftop garden, intimate spaces and pond views.

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Indonesian reclaimed wood

Reclaimed timber is trendy now! Check out this smart way to up-cycle old wood turning it into furniture.

Rest easy, feel good, you are sitting on a reclaimed timber chair! Recently Indonesia and specially in Bali, have seen a boom in reclaimed wood furniture.