‘Plastic For Rice’ : Providing Sustenance by Keeping Bali Clean
A new barter scheme conceived by an Ubud restaurateur is helping a village in Tabanan stay afloat amidst the pandemic. Trading trash for food, or ‘Plastic for Rice’, is an effort to reduce waste problems in villages, whilst keeping families in need nourished and healthy. In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity. When
Online Groceries in Bali : Deliver Goods to Your Doorstep
In these uncertain times, braving crowded aisles of the supermarket may feel perilous. Though trips to the grocery store are still given the green light, taking advantage of online groceries in Bali will save you time and worry. Here are the best ways to get groceries, from fresh food to pantry snacks, delivered safely to
Food to the Rescue : Providing Nutrition to Bali’s Needy
Have you ever wondered what happens to the excess food at buffet breakfasts and brunches? Most of it is dumped. That’s where Scholars of Sustenance’s Food Rescue Movement comes in, reducing food waste and providing nutrition to where it’s needed. Indonesia is the second largest food waste contributor in the world. With 8% of all
Solemen Indonesia: Tackling Bali’s Mental Health Crisis
Notable human rights warriors in history proved that going on a hunger strike is one way to stand up for a cause and make a difference. Similarly, when Solemen Indonesia started in 2011, founder Robert Epstone committed to stay barefoot in solidarity with those living in such substandard conditions where footwear is considered a luxury.
Books for Bali Project : Fostering a Love for Literacy Among Balinese Children
Primarily in cities, schools have integrated digital means of learning, retreating from textbooks and putting ink on paper for both economic and environmental factors. Many children today may not be able to romanticise their quiet moments in a library. In Bali, most public schools are not equipped with libraries or reading corners, however thanks to
NOW! Bali Guide to Travelling Sustainably
If you love Bali, then as a visitor or even as a resident you can do your part to keep this island beautiful for years and years to come. Here’s our tips on how you can help! Bali is a paradise island, enjoyed by visitors from around the world for its pristine landscapes, from terraced
In Our Memory: ROLE Foundation Founder Mike O’Leary Passes Away
It is with a heavy heart we share the news of Mike O’Leary’s passing on the 26th November 2019. A central part of the local community, Mike O’Leary was the founder of R.O.L.E Foundation and BaliWISE, a man who loved the environment and Bali and spent his years doing what he could to support and
Going Zero-Waste in Bali
Are you looking to reduce your ecological footprint? Stop your current habit of waste? With the help of these bulk food stores in Bali, you’ll certainly be on your way… A while back, an Indomie wrapper from 19 years ago was found washed up on a beach in East Java; plastic bags were spotted in
The Race For Water : A Global Odyssey Campaigning To Save Our Oceans
Almost a decade ago, Swiss entrepreneur Marco Simeoni created the Race for Water Foundation dedicated to the preservation of water and in specific our oceans. On his journey, he has encountered the increasing magnitude of the plastic pollution catastrophe on ecosystems while offering pragmatic and useful alternatives to avoid the entry of plastic waste into
The Mountain Mamas
Up on a Tabanan mountain, a group of local women are offering a solution to re-use and reduce waste not only in their home village of Wanagiri Kauh, but everywhere in Bali. Whether you are in Kuta or rural Singaraja, it is not uncommon to see plastic bags in places they don’t belong – stuck
Friends of Menjangan : Protecting Paradise
If it wasn’t for tourism, West Bali would have remained a wild and untouched terrain. However, due to the beauty of Menjangan Island, a small island located 5 miles off Bali’s northwest coast, and the magnificent marine life that surrounds it, the once secluded district now attracts a good stream of visitors. But not without
Behind Bali’s Sea Turtle Society
Indonesia is an archipelago blessed with a variety of natural wonders and exotic wildlife. There are a total of seven sea turtle species in the world, six of which grace the Indonesian waters! Although not widely recognised in the tourist spectacle, the world-famous Kuta Beach is a actually a nesting site for Olive Ridley Turtles,
Shizophrenics Stigma-Free Under the Roof of Rumah Berdaya Bali
When the conversation revolving mental health is brought to the table, society plates and digests the narrative differently. Frankly in Indonesia, there is still a strong stigma that clouds those who suffer from mental illnesses, particularly created by the more conservative masses. An American study in 2019 noted that schizophrenia is in fact not a