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Used cooking oil can play a vital role in sustainable waste management. We’re excited to announce our collaboration with noovoleum to turn this often-overlooked resource into biodiesel and other eco-friendly products, helping to reduce emissions and support a circular economy. As part of this partnership, Noovoleum will install a used cooking oil (UCO) collection container at our partner school, SND 11 Kesiman Denpasar as part of the Zero Waste School Program. This initiative not only teaches students about sustainable practices but also diverts waste from landfills and waterways. Stay tuned as we work together to make a bigger impact on sustainability in schools and beyond! #educationforsustainability #ZeroWasteSchool #usedcookingoil #circulareconomy #sekolahnolsampah

Used cooking oil is a valuable resource often overlooked in our kitchens. When properly recycled, it can be transformed into biodiesel, a renewable fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 86% compared to petroleum diesel. The process involves filtering the oil to remove food particles, then subjecting it to transesterification – a chemical reaction that converts the oil into biodiesel and glycerin. Beyond biodiesel, recycled cooking oil finds applications in the production of soap, animal feed, and even as a feedstock for certain industrial processes. By diverting this waste from our sewers and landfills, we not only prevent water pollution and reduce waste management costs but also contribute to a circular economy. Stay tuned for our next post, where we'll reveal how we incorporate used cooking oil into our Zero Waste School Program. #educationforsustainability #ZeroWasteSchool #usedcookingoil #circulareconomy #sekolahnolsampah

This year, we enhanced the Zero Waste School Program by integrating eco-friendly infrastructure upgrades, including the implementation of a comprehensive waste separation system and partnerships with local recycling initiatives to support the circular economy. Students are now separating their waste into organic, recyclable, and residual categories. Organic waste is composted, recyclables are collected for further processing, and efforts are focused on minimizing residual waste to achieve zero waste to landfill. #zerowaste #Zerowastetolandfill #ZeroWasteSchool #sekolahnolsampah #wasteseparation #educationforsustainability

Did you know that the waste separation rate in Indonesia was estimated to be only around 2-5% of total waste generated? 🗑️ Most waste ends up mixed, leading to overflowing landfills and increased pollution. But there's hope! 🌱 By educating schoolchildren on separating organic, recyclable, and residual waste, we can cut down on landfill waste and reduce plastic pollution. Join us in raising awareness and promoting the Zero Waste program in Indonesia's public schools! ♻️ Let's make Indonesia cleaner, one school at a time. #ZeroWasteSchool #Sustainability #WasteManagement #Indonesia #SekolahNolSampah

Our partner school, SDN 16 Kesiman in Denpasar, Bali, was inspired by last year’s Single-Use Plastic Free Schools Program and successfully encouraged the school canteen to switch to more sustainable snacks, meals, and beverages. This change has been a huge success. The students love the freshly prepared food, the canteen is seeing increased profits, and there's no longer any single-use plastic waste that would otherwise end up in landfills, as litter, or polluting the environment—eventually finding its way into our food chain as microplastics. The Single-Use Plastic Free Schools Program was a collaborative initiative with @makingoceansplasticfree , who are focusing on behavior change and measuring the program's impact. #EducationForSustainability #SingleUsePlasticFree #PlasticFreeFuture #SDN16Kesiman #DenpasarEducation #SUPfreeCanteen #schoolcanteenfood

Yesterday August 1st, we marked a critical moment in our relationship with Earth – the Earth Overshoot Day. This date signifies the point in the year when humanity's demand for ecological resources and services surpasses what our planet can regenerate within that year. What does this mean? 🌏 We're currently using resources equivalent to 1.75 Earths annually 🌏 For the rest of the year, we're operating in ecological deficit, depleting resources and accumulating waste 🌏 We're borrowing from future generations, compromising their ability to meet their own needs What can you do? 🌏 Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: • Use public transportation, bike, or walk when possible • Choose energy-efficient appliances • Switch to renewable energy sources 🌏 Adopt Sustainable Food Habits: • Eat more plant-based meals • Choose locally sourced, seasonal produce • Reduce food waste 🌏 Minimize Waste: • Say no to single-use plastics • Opt for products with minimal packaging 🌏 Support Conservation Efforts: • Volunteer for local environmental initiatives • Donate to Green-Books.org ;) • Advocate for policies that protect our planet 🌏 Educate and Inspire: • Share information about Earth Overshoot Day with your community • Encourage friends and family to adopt sustainable practices • Support environmental education programs We can #MoveTheDate by making conscious choices. #educationforsustainability #environmentalawareness #earthovershootday

We recently trained teachers at SDN 11 Kesiman Elementary School in Denpasar to prepare them for implementing the updated Zero Waste School Program (Program Sekolah Nol Sampah) in their classrooms next semester. This program aims to educate students about the causes and consequences of plastic pollution, inspiring them to reduce single-use plastic and properly separate and manage their waste. To further promote the program's goals, the principal and other school stakeholders were invited to the training and enjoyed plastic-free snacks and lunches, mirroring what could be implemented in the school canteen in the future. The implementation of the Zero Waste School Program at SDN 11 Kesiman Elementary School in Denpasar has been made possible with the support of our friends at CleanHub.🙏 #EducationForSustainability #ZeroWasteSchoolProgram #SekolahNolSampah #WasteManagement #PlasticPollution

Dive into the Deep! 5 Fun Facts About Our Amazing Marine Ecosystems Did you know our oceans are teeming with incredible life? Here are 5 mind-blowing facts to make you appreciate the underwater world even more: 1.) The Largest Mountain Range is Underwater! Yep, Yep, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge stretches across the Atlantic Ocean for about 16,000 kilometers, making it the longest mountain range on Earth – most of it underwater! 2.) Most of the Oxygen We Breathe Comes From The Ocean! Believe it or not, tiny marine plants called phytoplankton are responsible for producing a whopping 50-85% of the oxygen we breathe! 3.) There are More Historical Artifacts in the Ocean Than All the World's Museums Combined! Shipwrecks, lost cities, and ancient treasures – the ocean depths hold a fascinating record of human history. 4.) Talking Whales? Not So Far-fetched! Humpback whales have complex songs unique to their populations, and scientists believe they might even use dialects! Maybe someday we'll crack the whale code. 5.) We've Only Explored About 5% of the Ocean! The vastness of the oceans is truly mind-boggling. There are countless mysteries waiting to be discovered in the deep blue! #MarineLife #OceanFacts #ProtectOurOceans #educationforsustainability What's your favorite fact about the ocean? Share in the comments!

We're thrilled to be building strong relationships with local School Departments! These collaborations have many benefits that empower our educational programs: Official Recognition: Our programs receive official acknowledgment from the Department, adding credibility and value. Support & Collaboration: We work together to organize stakeholder meetings and comprehensive teacher training sessions. Teacher Incentives: The Department issues certificates and credits for participating teachers, fostering their professional development. Long-Term Impact: The Department enforces policies that ensure the sustainability of our programs, creating lasting behavior change in schools. In the picture, you see Bapak I Made Yudi Karnanda from the Denpasar School Department monitoring the implementation of our Single-Use Free Plastic Program at Elementary School SDN 16 Kesiman, Denpasar. The Single-Use Plastic Free Schools Program is a collaborative initiative with @makingoceansplasticfree , who are focusing on behavior change and measuring the program's impact. #EducationForSustainability #DinasPendididikan #SIngleUsePLasticFree #PlasticFreeFuture #SDN16Kesiman #DenpasarEducation

The Blue whale is the largest animal known to have ever existed reaching a maximum confirmed length of 29.9 meters and weighing up to 199 metric tons. They are characterized by their long and slender body that can be of various shades of greyish-blue dorsally and somewhat lighter underneath. Additionally to being filter feeders with a diet consisting almost exclusively of krill they are also generally solitary or gather in small groups. Moreover, it is assumed that Blue whales have been using the Eastern Indonesian waters as a migration route from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and vice-versa, crossing the waters of the Komodo Islands, Solor-Lembata, Banda Sea, Southeast Sulawesi, North Sulawesi, and Papua, particularly in several inter-island deep canals, of the waters of Eastern Indonesia which serve as the entry point for the migration routes of marine mammals. However, in 2018 the International Union for Conservation of Nature listed Blue whales as endangered as they continue to face numerous threats, both man-made such as ship strikes, pollution, ocean noise, and climate change as well as natural such as orca predation. #endangeredspecies #sea #ocean #wildlife #Indonesia #savetheendageredspecies #protecttheendangeredspecies #environmentalprotection #enviromentaleducation #bluewhale