10 Ways to RecycleIndonesia ExpatJanuary 14, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 14, 2021July 9, 20210The constant increase in plastic pollution and global warming has brought on a whole new worry for the world and...
Tonnes of Trash found in Kepulauan SeribuIndonesia ExpatSeptember 14, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 14, 20190Kepulauan Seribu, or the Thousand Islands, is reportedly surrounded by 20 tonnes of trash. The rubbish originates from residential areas...
Houses that Protect ParadiseKarenJune 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by KarenJune 18, 2019June 18, 20190While Indonesia is currently banning single-use plastic bags there’s still an abundance of plastic waste littering its streets, oceans, and...
Thousands to Join Bali Mass CleanupIndonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2018February 24, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2018February 24, 20180This weekend, thousands of people will join in an effort to rid Bali’s beaches, rivers and jungles of rubbish and...
Trash-free SuperheroesIndonesia ExpatJanuary 17, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 17, 20180Some superheroes fly or fight crime with extraordinary powers, but on Bali, local superheroes are helping to rid their communities...
Teaching in Indonesia’s Largest Trash DumpCaranissa DjatmikoSeptember 5, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoSeptember 5, 20170Local organization Pesta Pendidikan is honoring the hardwork and service of teachers in Bantar Gebang, West Java, a community built...
Trash-Tinted Goggles: Mountains of Garbage Overshadow Indonesia’s Ambitious Tourism PlansAngela JelitaMay 9, 2017 by Angela JelitaMay 9, 20170A sprawling archipelago of white sandy beaches, towering active volcanoes, seas abundant with marine life, rich rainforests, and dozens of...
20,000 Volunteers Come Together for a Cleaner Jakarta, Thousands More Join Across NationIndonesia ExpatOctober 18, 2016November 9, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 18, 2016November 9, 20160On Sunday, October 16, the fourth annual Clean Up Jakarta Day took place, with 20,000 volunteers and joined by celebrities...
Jakarta’s Fourth Annual City-Wide Clean-up Invites Everyone to VolunteerIndonesia ExpatOctober 4, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 4, 20160The city of DKI Jakarta produces a staggering 6,700 tonnes of trash a day; the equivalent of one colossal Borobudur...
Bagging Mountain TrashCaranissa DjatmikoMay 17, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoMay 17, 20160Indonesia’s mountains are known for their spectacular summits and surreal beauty, attracting hikers from near and far. Sadly, the sight...
XS Project: Going Against the Odds to Save Trash PickersCaranissa DjatmikoOctober 28, 2015January 16, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoOctober 28, 2015January 16, 20160Aiming to break the generational cycle of trash pickers, XS Project creates and sells products made out of waste materials....
10,000 Local and International Residents Come Together for a Cleaner JakartaIndonesia ExpatOctober 26, 2015October 26, 2015 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 26, 2015October 26, 20150On Sunday, October 18 2015, Clean Up Jakarta Day was back for its third time to carry out its mission...
Dua Tangan Cukup: Ffrash Produces Home Furniture from TrashAngela JelitaMarch 24, 2014October 20, 2017 by Angela JelitaMarch 24, 2014October 20, 20170Ffrash is a recently introduced interior design brand, with a social and sustainable character. Ffrash produces high-quality sustainable design furniture...
An Insight into Plastic PollutionFrancesco RicciardiApril 4, 2013September 6, 2017 by Francesco RicciardiApril 4, 2013September 6, 20170Plastic pollution is reaching very high levels in Bali. Almost 30 million plastic bottles are used every day and disposed...