A diver, a village, and a tide that needed turning
Garri Bernel did not set out to become a community leader. He was a scuba diver. A lawyer. A Filipino living in North Bali, drawn to the quiet rhythm of coastal life in Les Village. A place where mornings begin with the sea, and where livelihoods are tied, intimately and irrevocably, to what lies beneath […]
Preventing Plastic Waste for entering our Oceans: Plastic Collective and SEArcular by Greencore Indonesia
Tackling the Plastic Crisis in Indonesia Indonesia is the third largest contributor to marine plastic pollution globally with high rates of plastic leakage into the environment from both collected and uncollected waste. Plastic waste in Indonesia is commonly burned, left in dumpsites, or taken to landfill sites operating beyond capacity, this mismanagement has negative health consequences for […]
Protecting the Protectors: How SEArcular and AXA Are Transforming Lives and Tackling Indonesia’s Plastic Crisis
SEArcular waste Pickers’ in Indonesia Indonesia stands at the epicentre of the global pollution crisis. The world produces over 300 million tons of plastic annually, and a staggering 8 million tons of it ends up in the ocean. Unfortunately, Indonesia is the world’s second-largest contributor to ocean plastic pollution, responsible for dumping over 620,000 tons […]
Building Brighter Futures: SEArcular by Greencore’s Community School Has Opened in Surabaya
Today, we celebrate an inspiring story of transformation from our partner SEArcular by Greencore, who recently opened a renovated school in Surabaya, Indonesia, aiming to improve the lives of waste pickers children and families within the community. This initiative reflects the deep-rooted values of collaboration, sustainability, and education that we stand for. It is an excellent […]
How is plastic pollution affecting Indonesia communities
We talked to founder and CEO Louise Hardman about Plastic Collective’s latest community project in Java, Indonesia. Like many places across the globe, discarded plastics are putting extreme stress on the natural environment, local communities and surrounding wildlife. Working with Plastic Collective’s collaborative partners, Louise and her team are currently designing and delivering a project […]