Part of the waste management program is educating and raising the community’s awareness on types of waste, waste sorting at home and waste problems. Through this community-based approach members of Komunitas Kiabu Bersih, and the village, gain an understanding of why inorganic waste like plastics, rubber and electronics should not be dumped into the ocean, a harmful practice they used to do in the past.
Creating the First Marine Debris Database in Anambas Islands
There are many different variations of marine debris we have discovered to date, ranging from food wrappers, plastic bottles to styrofoam, some are even decades old. We quite often also find discarded nets, fishing gears and life vests that have been left abandoned in the ocean by irresponsible fishermen.
Reportage: First KELAUT Activity in Kiabu Village
KELAUT, which stands for Kelas Alam dan Laut (Nature and Marine Class) is the latest activity under our marine conservation program that educates schoolchildren in Anambas villages.
Questions Regarding Waste Bank in Anambas Islands, Answered
Everything you need to know about our new waste bank initiative in Kiabu Village.
Notes from the Anambas: Reflecting on Second Term of 2021
The highlights of the second term of 2021.
Reportage: World Cleanup Day 2021 Events in Kiabu and Tarempa
This September marked the first time Kiabu Village took part in World Cleanup Day.
Advocating For Sustainable Menstruation in Kiabu Village
In Kiabu, non-recyclable waste like used pads are incinerated, an environmentally unfriendly waste management practice that can affect the physical well-being of the community and lead to air, land and water pollutions.
Wise on Waste: How to Properly Sort Waste at Home
Indonesia is struggling with managing its own trash. Not only is the country the second largest plastic waste contributor in the world, but it is also in the second place for the largest food waster, wasting 300kg of food per person per year.
Notes from the Anambas: Reflecting on First Term of 2021
A busy first few months of 2021 marked the start of a new chapter for us here at the Foundation; in 2021, we are getting back to full speed to make up for the lost time due to the pandemic. What an exciting year for us as we have a line-up of new plans, strategies, activities and programs.
Top 4 Traditional Kiabunese Dishes to Try
If you are visiting Kiabu Village and wondering what to eat there, here are the four traditional foods that are loved by the local community and true culinary delights: