An important step in solving Bali’s environmental problems is helping people understand why plastic pollution is a problem and inform them how they can help solve it. One creative way to get the message out is occurring in Klungkung province with the support of the Bupati (regional governor) I Nyoman Suwirta. He hosted a performance… Read More
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” – Hellen Keller Nothing would happen without people that show their every day engagement in saving Bali and share their recycling knowledge with those around them. Meet WAYAN – our Eco Club Manager
Thirty high school students from SMAN1 Banjarankan, Bali took a field trip on Monday to inspire them to become eco-educators at their school. As the SMAN1 Eco Club, it will be their job to operate the school’s recycling program and to educate their fellow students about the value of recycling. These very motivated and smart… Read More
By Emily Young BBC News Originally post http://www.bbc.com/news/business-31036601?fb_ref=Default But then waste is a subject dear to his heart. He is the founder and chief executive of social enterprise TerraCycle, a company whose aim is eliminating waste. “It’s a lofty ideal I know,” he says, but so far so good. In 13 years, US-based TerraCycle has… Read More
Bye Bye Plastic Bag (BBPB) the kid-run organization with the big mission of banning plastic bags in Bali organized a coalition of more than 100 organizations (including Keep Bali Beautiful) and individuals to assist their effort at a meeting last week. The BBPB Coalition will be focused on educating schools, businesses and villages throughout… Read More
On a field trip last week to recycling centers and one of the island’s most eco-conscious businesses, 30 high-school kids from Dawan, their principal and teachers learned how their school’s recycling efforts fit into the larger picture of cleaning up plastic pollution to Keep Bali Beautiful. And we had a lot of fun. SMA1’s… Read More
