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Do you want to follow what's happening related to #circulareconomy in Southeast Asia? Then this newsletter is for you. Are you working in the circular economy space in #ASEAN? Share news updates, information on upcoming events, and good practices with the ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP) - ASEAN's knowledge-sharing hub.

With Loy Krathong fast approaching it's important to return to the traditional crafts and artisanal designs that were both beautiful and sustainable, to prevent unnecessary waste and pollution that kills wildlife and damages natural ecosystems. Lanterns = if you insist on these delightful Khom Loi then make sure they are not made from plastic and wire. Look for the traditional ones made from thin rice paper and bamboo. Floats = natural materials only! Avoid bread, foam, plastic and other non-biodegradable materials. This mesmerising Buddhist festival, pays respect to the goddess of water and celebrates the end of the monsoon season. Loy Krathong symbolises a fresh start for many Thai people. Releasing the Krathong with it's offerings of coins, candles, flowers and incense (or Khom Loi) represents letting go of the past and floating away misfortune, ready for the end of the year. So let's all let go of bad practices and start a fresh with positive intentions. https://lnkd.in/gUsBgf22

https://lnkd.in/gRpX_8Gd PETUNGKRIYONO KAB PEKALONGAN CENTRAL JAVA 🌿 Exploring Petungkriyono Forest: Javan Gibbons & First Generation Robusta Coffee in the Archipelago 🌿 | Bedah Hutan #1 Welcome to the premiere episode of "Bedah Hutan"! In this video, we take you on a journey into one of the oldest forests in Indonesia, the Petungkriyono Forest in Central Java. This forest holds many natural mysteries, from the endangered Javan Gibbons to the First Generation Robusta Coffee in the Archipelago. 🌳 What Will You Discover in This Episode? - Meet Mr. Tasuri, a forest coffee farmer and a dedicated conservationist. He shares his story about how he maintains the ecological balance of the forest while harvesting coffee sustainably. - Join Tomi, a local content creator from Petungkriyono, as we visit Café Willow, a unique café deep in the forest. Tomi will share his views as a young person living close to the forest! - Witness firsthand the dynamic and harmonious relationship between humans and nature in the Petungkriyono Forest. --- 🎥 Why Should You Watch? Bedah Hutan is not just about exploring the beauty of Indonesia’s nature but also about learning from local communities that coexist with the forest. This episode teaches us how we can support forest conservation by enjoying forest products like wild-grown coffee without harming the environment. 💡 Did You Know? - The Javan Gibbon is one of the rarest primates, critically endangered, and only found on a few islands in Indonesia, including Java. Protecting its habitat in forests like Petungkriyono is crucial for its survival. - First Generation Robusta Coffee growing in Petungkriyono is part of the historical journey of coffee in Indonesia and around the world. This coffee is still traditionally harvested directly from wild trees in the forest. --- --- ✨ Support Indonesia’s Forest Conservation! If you care about nature, the environment, and conservation, support us by: 1. Subscribing to our channel. 2. Liking this video to help expand its reach. 3. Sharing this video with friends who also love nature. 🌍 Join the Movement for Sustainable Forests By watching and supporting this content, you play an active role in preserving Indonesia's natural beauty and empowering local communities that depend on the forest’s resources. 🔔 Hit the notification bell to get updates every time we upload a new video, so you never miss another exciting adventure in "Bedah Hutan"! #RelungIndonesia #BedahHutan #ForestExploration #JavanGibbons #RobustaCoffee #ForestTourism #NatureConservation #Ecotourism #Biodiversity #ForestConservation #ClearRivers #CoffeeFarmers #Petungkriyono #IndonesianForests

“Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with a Green Touch: Embrace Eco-Friendly Idols!” 🌿 Eco-friendly Ganesha idols are a wonderful way to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi while caring for the environment. These idols are made from natural materials like clay, red soil, organic fertilizers, and seeds, which dissolve easily in water without causing pollution1. After the festival, the idols can be immersed in a bucket of water at home, and some even grow into plants, symbolizing a new beginning2. By choosing eco-friendly Ganesha idols, we can reduce water pollution and promote sustainability, making our celebrations more harmonious with nature3. 🌿 Are you planning to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with an eco-friendly idol this year?

Incorporating community values into destination development. In Inuvik, Nunavut, an old ice rink turned greenhouse is more than just a creative solution—it’s a powerful blend of innovation and traditional knowledge aimed at maintaining food security and self-sufficiency in one of the world’s most challenging environments. Be inspired by food solutions (and culinary tourism) in the north. https://lnkd.in/gbHYT4VZ

🌿✨ The Tagua of Ecuador: A Natural Treasure ✨🌿 Do you know the history behind tagua? This extraordinary material, known as "vegetable ivory", is a perfect example of how nature provides us with sustainable solutions. 🔸Tagua is the seed of the Phytelephas aequatorialis palm, native to the tropical forests of Ecuador. Once dried, tagua acquires a hardness and white color very similar to ivory, making it an excellent ecological alternative. 🔸 Harvesting and working with tagua provides vital income for many communities in Ecuador. This renewable resource not only protects our ecosystems, but also drives local economic development. 🔸 At a time when sustainability is more important than ever, tagua represents a responsible option. By choosing tagua products, you are supporting sustainable practices and contributing to the fight against the illegal ivory trade. 🌳💎 Discover the magic of tagua and join us on the path to a greener and fairer future! Each piece tells a story of respect for nature. #Tagua #Ecuador #Sustainability #VegetableIvory #LocalCommunities #EcoFriendly #PhytelephasAequatorialis #CircularEconomy #TaguaPowder #NaturalScrub

OUR VISION The hill tribe areas of Northern Thailand are breathtakingly beautiful. It has been home to the Akha and Karen tribes for centuries. Neither Thai nor Burmese, they are socially isolated and marginalized. Mostly rice farmers, they are poor since they get only one crop due to the climate and altitude. Most concerning to us, these communities have been shrinking as their children have been leaving for the cities in search of a better life – which they rarely find. Resulting in older and older farmers. How to restore and sustain these communities is the problem we studied. The Vision of Hilltribe Organics is to transform the lives of poor hill tribe communities in Northern Thailand. By transferring knowledge organic agriculture and growing the skill sets of the farmers and their families, we aim to at least double family income and create real and lasting social change and development with the hill tribes. Hilltribe Organics aims to work with existing natural and social eco-systems within the Thai hill tribe areas to offer superior organic products that generate know and income to uplift communities while respecting and preserving their unique way of life.

Kaitiakitanga - Respect the Land  The Māori principle of "kaitiakitanga" means the New Zealand land is a resource to be respected; to care for the land for future generations.    New Zealand greatly respects the environment, and uses sustainable farming practices. Our great soil, clean air, plentiful water, temperate climate and responsible stewardship creates the perfect farming environment. Which your pets get to thrive from.    New Zealand's beauty and purity is breathtaking. The above photo collage attempts to capture the beauty, for you to imagine the land where animals graze freely and are sustainably & naturally raised.  

Nothing can replace the mother trees being cut down in Bali. But let us give you a little bit of hope... In the next two weeks, we have scheduled to plant three forests, totaling 1,600 native trees. We are hopeful that within our lifetime, we will see these forests grow their own mother trees. And we are starting with this public school! We are planting Miyawaki forest with the students of SMP Negeri13. We hope this small action can ignite a spark in their hearts to connect with mother nature. Making it so that when they are older, they will protect the new mother trees that they helped plant. #naturebasedsolutions #climateaction #sustainability #reforestation