June 3rd: Ecobrick Grand Unveiling Event in Jogja

June 3rd: Ecobrick Grand Unveiling Event in Jogja

May 14, 2016 | News

On June 3rd, at the Taman Gajah Wong Educational Park, Umbulharjo Yogyakarta, 2385 ecobricks made of transformed plastic waste will be unveiled as modular seating, furniture and building blocks.  For the last two months, partners Russell and Ani have worked with the...
500kgs and Counting!

500kgs and Counting!

May 13, 2016 | News

500 Kilograms of Ecobricks Packed So Far Its been an amazing last few months in Jogja.  Since January, Ecobricks have spread like wild-fire from SLB Negeri 1 Bantul (special needs school) to every single neighbourhood in the city.  Since April, our team of 18 trainers...
Ibu Sofi: Saving the plastic from the river

Ibu Sofi: Saving the plastic from the river

May 6, 2016 | News, Team Reflections

Ibu Bakhriah Sofiatun, learned in a government workshop in 2014, about the dangers of plastic.  She learned that when its burned it releases toxins, and when it gets in the water it clogs and contaminates.  With her neighbours, she was in the midst of making bags from...