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Raising awareness

Mission Blue inspires action to explore and protect the ocean for a global network of marine protected areas.

Mission Blue inspires action to explore and protect the ocean, ignite public support for a global network of marine protected areas.

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health

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.

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.

Electric cars in Thailand

The Thai Government has a goal of getting 1.2 m electric vehicles on the road by 2036.

The rising number of relectric vehicles could have a major role in our society said Amonrat Kaewpradap of the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand.

The Ocean Cleanup

Trash accumulates in 5 ocean garbage patches, the largest one being the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. If left to circulate, the plastic will impact our ecosystems, health and economies.

Trash accumulates in 5 ocean patches, the largest one being the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It is impacting our health, ecosystems and economies.

techniques

Rethink plastic

A movement to raise awareness of plastic pollution and the existing solutions. Movies, education, and government pressure.

A Plastic Ocean’s message raises the awareness of plastic pollution and the existing solutions. It is creating policy and social change around the world.

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.

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.

products

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...

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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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.

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.

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.

services

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.

Consumers want sustainability

Sustainable Mainstream. Eco-friendly is definitely in.

Environmental consciousness, social responsibility, and sustainability are all hot button topics in consumer retail today. The real question is...

Travellers choose sustainability

Sustainable, eco-conscious travel, is on the rise worldwide according to recent statistics.

Data show travelers preferences: 87% want to travel more sustainably. 39% manage to travel sustainably. 67% can spend at least 5% more to reduce their impact.

techniques

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.

products

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.

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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services

Sustainable wood

Forest Stewardship Council is demonstrating responsible forest supply chain management

The future of the world’s forests is very important to the planet, to animals, to businesses, to all of us. That’s why FSC certification exists.

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.

products

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

Paper towels

Nearly 4 billion trees are cut down each year for paper.

Did you know that nearly 4 billion trees are cut down each year for paper. Used paper towels are not recyclable. 1 ton of paper towels consumes 17 trees...

techniques

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...

Recycling aluminum

Aluminum can can be recycled an unlimited number of times.

Recycling one aluminum can saves enough electricity to power a TV for three hours. Aluminum can can be recycled an unlimited number of times. And if your area...

Apparel brands go green

Go green or go home, millennials shop Eco-Friendly, new study finds.

New data has found that Americans don’t want to get caught buying from a company exploiting the planet The findings show that 90% of millennials will buy...

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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.

Plastic bags

Less than 1 percent of plastic bags goes into a recycle bin.

Billions of plastic bags are made each year. One hundred billion are thrown away according to Worldwatch Institute, with less than 1% being recycled.