While Titi Marley grew up in Jakarta in the 90s, his parents were preachers, and they lived near a scavenger compound. Not one to sit still, his mother would gather the girls, who are not in school, and teach them to read. Titi was fascinated by the process of recycling, she lives there. "All paper or plastic containers, glass and more has been collected, immediately sorted and cleaned. Several times a week, a truck would come to the compound to buy the items. Things were weighed or counted, and families paid on the basis of how much they had collected, "she said. Having lived abroad and is now raising her own daughters, Titi wanted to recycle and be effective upon return to Indonesia.
Recycling
Jakarta Project Green
Phone: 62 (0) 21 844 3545 or 62 (0) 818 0833 0633
Website: jakartagreenproject.com
Unilever Clean and Green Campaign
Website: unilever.co.id/aboutus/yayasanunileverindonesia / yuienvironment
Waste4Change
Website: waste4change.com
Email: info@waste4change.com
Trash collectors were on the informal recycling front lines. It's a job with a small return that can not generally finance the schooling of their children. formal recycling is generally provided by waste management companies. In 2008, Indonesia passed Law 18, regarding municipal waste. Phased in over five years, the industry has recognized that the improvement of environmental standards and recycling are key to overcome the toxic discharges.
An estimated 90 percent of what we throw away could be recycled, reused or composted. If each of us is doing its part, there are fewer finally thrown pieces, but to take on a new life. aluminum cans or glass can be recycled endlessly. Steel can be reinvented as other steel products, and paper can be recycled up to seven times. These are the basic building blocks of tomorrow's needs. Plastic, which is both a boon and bane to its resilience, led to the infinite creative uses, carpeting clothing to auto parts, as well as new bottles.
Unilever sponsors bank waste under its Jakarta Clean and Green campaign, which began to educate and encourage citizens in 2010 about waste. People learn to separate the waste into compost and recyclable, and accepted items can be sold to 10 banks cooperatives waste in Greater Jakarta with money in bank accounts for them.
Waste4Change have passion for finding solutions to the country's waste problems. "Our dream is to have a sustainable solution for the waste problem: educating people, to facilitate the collection, and ensuring responsible for treating waste," said Zulfikar, Service Manager Strategic Clients can. rely on them for responsible waste management, do not burn or throw garbage into the river. the group examines the habits of customers and educates individuals and commercial clients on waste reduction and recycling with organized pick- up.
trash to Treasures
bags made from waste Project XS
XSProject
No.28 Jln Jaya Kaimun Cilandak Barat JakartaPhone. 021-75915840
Email: retno.hapsari@xsproject-id.org
Website: xsproject- id.org
A bottle caps clock by Ffrash
Ffrash
phone: 62 ( 0) 8119107399
Contact: Gina Provo Kluit - Gonesh
Website: ffrash.com
Not-for-profit companies have flourished in committing a little further. XSProject recycle waste into products that finance the education of garbage pickers' children. Retno Hapsari explained they spend on salable materials to trash pickers, keeping only unwanted waste for conversion into products for sale. They also buy plastic scavengers, above the market rate, to create all kinds of bag to hold pencils, grocery or laptops. Beyond giving new life to unwanted waste, she says their goal as "Encourage businesses to donate billboard recovered materials, which are transformed into fun and functional products that make environmental and strong social statement."
towers Ffrash high quality waste, sustainable, interior home design products and furniture. from clocks or tables in jeans and bottles of pillows, plastic bag lamps, the products are developed by Dutch designers well known and visited by former Indonesian children streets. in the process, they create green improbable producers and entrepreneurs. "Ffrash made sure they receive technical training Dutch designers on a regular basis," says Gina-Kluit Gonesh, "as well as the formation of different well-established corporate security and marketing. Each month, all Ffrash trainees receive remuneration. In addition, KDM offers accommodation, food and medical care, and they are trained in their personal, social and emotional. "Ffrash also buys waste fishermen provide income while creating incentives for cleaner rivers.
hires Jakarta Project Green graduated students from their charity of the street to work as experts recycling. They sort recyclables from commercial and residential pick-ups in south Jakarta for resale to recycling plants. Ibu Renie leading the project, which collects the waste of more than 300 collection points, generate income to finance their work.
FFfrash and Jakarta Project green are connected to Yayasan KDM, which saves and supports street children. Since 1972, their vision was "empowering street children to become qualified, young adults confident and independent. " All these organizations transform lives through education and vocational training for children such unhealthy environments, transforming a sea of waste utility.
Removal of toxic waste
These places and people take in batteries used:
Jakarta
PT. Intimedia
Jl Pakubuwono 6 No. 99 (behind Apotik century)
Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan
. Contact: Bayu (0817 128 615)
Sekolah Cikal
Jl. Tb Simatupang Kav. 18
Jakarta 12430
Contact: Mahmudin, Bagian Perpustakaan (0817 9249345)
Arief
Gd. Sarana Jaya Tebet (Superindo)
Lt. 5 No.517
Jl. Tebet Barat IV
Jakarta 12810
Melly
Jl Tutul 6 No.515, Pondok Bambu
Jakarta 13430
Tel. 0815 950 6400
Bandung
Tobucil
Jl Aceh no.56
Tel. 022-426 1548
Contact: Tarlen
Yayasan Indonesia Kontak
Jl KHA Dahlan No. 67
Tel. 022-723 0735
Contact: Endy
This is only a matter of time before the discharge start fleeing. batteries in electronic waste items such as cell phones and computers, contain chemicals that can eventually seep into the soil and water, creating time bombs for the environment and health. Only 50 percent of computers are recycled. Those dumped in the landfill contain lead, mercury and cadmium. devices and electronic devices such as televisions and refrigerators were dangerous and benign materials that can be recycled. In addition, there are explosives and flammable materials. Be aware that all elements with toxic elements must be recycled or disposed of properly to protect the health of all.
According to the State Ministry of Environment, Indonesia produced about 66 million tons of waste in 2010. The bulk of it comes from households and businesses, so that the truth is that recycling must start in every home and business venture. Keep these handy coordinates recycling and life reform.