Category: BEYOND

Creating positive impacts in Anambas Islands, One Small Step at a Time
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Creating positive impacts in Anambas Islands, One Small Step at a Time

Part of my job at the Foundation is to create a behavioural change amongst communities regarding waste management. From my interactions with villagers, I came to understand that creating a good circular economy model for small-island communities is key to reducing their dependence on oceans for livelihood and managing waste properly.

2022 World Ocean Day Celebration in Kiabu
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2022 World Ocean Day Celebration in Kiabu

To celebrate the annual World Ocean Day that falls on June 8, this year we and the LOKA KKPN Pekanbaru held a three-day event in Kiabu Village for the schoolchildren in Kiabu Village. The event was an extension of our KELAUT (Nature and Marine Class) activity under the Marine Conservation program that aims to educate...

Four Simple Ideas to Upcycle Textile Waste
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Four Simple Ideas to Upcycle Textile Waste

Ever wonder what to do with all of your unused, old clothes at home? Donating is one way to prevent them from going into landfills while also helping those in need. Another way is by upcycling them into new products, this is a fun activity that you can do at home using only simple tools and basic sewing skills. Below we show you some creative upcycling ideas: