'Take 3 for the Sea' - Plastics on our Aussie Beaches
This campaign we have been researching, and are using the Our Sphere platform to spread the word about this impactful and very important global campaign, to support the reduction of plastic pollution into our oceans. It's a simple yet effective concept - "Take 3 pieces of rubbish with you when you leave the beach, waterway or … anywhere and you have made a difference" (Source: Take3 For The Sea).
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This campaign we have been researching, and are using the Our Sphere platform to spread the word about this impactful and very important global campaign, to support the reduction of plastic pollution into our oceans. It's a simple yet effective concept - "Take 3 pieces of rubbish with you when you leave the beach, waterway or … anywhere and you have made a difference" (Source: Take3 For The Sea).
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Bali Plastics
Our Sphere staff has a deep historical connection with the island of Bali - through its beautiful people and wonderful natural land and sea environments. We are currently collaborating with Balinese friends and networks, some of whom are based in Bali, to offer support through donations and awareness raising, and our experience in the waste management industry, to assist the Balinese focus to reduce plastics from entering their waterways and surrounding oceans, and support local communities.
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Our Sphere staff has a deep historical connection with the island of Bali - through its beautiful people and wonderful natural land and sea environments. We are currently collaborating with Balinese friends and networks, some of whom are based in Bali, to offer support through donations and awareness raising, and our experience in the waste management industry, to assist the Balinese focus to reduce plastics from entering their waterways and surrounding oceans, and support local communities.
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Niskala – Tackling Plastics in Bali - 2018
Niskala is tackling plastics in Bali through focusing on its goal of 'zero waste traditional ceremonies and religious gatherings’. The project is currently in its pilot stage, starting with the preparation and installation of recycling bins in Denpasar’s ‘Jaganatha Temple’. Much of the money raised was borne from a call for crowd funding and a presentation to the United Nations (UN) by Niskala. The Temple’s stakeholders and the Balinese Government are both on board and providing their full support for this proactive, insightful, and locally grown idea.
As outlined by Niskala in their background research, 8 out of 10 people worldwide describe themselves as religious, providing significant opportunity to implement environmental actions into the traditions and teachings. The former UN Secretary, General Ban Ki-moon identified religion as playing a critical role in protecting the environment. Niskala have identified that Balinese Hindus perform over 2,000 ceremonies per year resulting in hundreds of tons of waste (organic and plastics), which is exacerbated by the fact that the island is becoming increasingly middle class.
View Niskala’s inspiring you tube HERE for more details about the project and their vision.
The Balinese experience life by living equally in two worlds – Niskala - ‘the invisible spirit world’ and Sekala - ‘the seen physical world’. They also live closely with the philosophy of the Tri Hita Karana: harmony with god, people, and nature.
Thanks to Niskala and the team for your motivation to bring the first phase of the project to fruition, and vision for such a worthy, impactful cause - we look forward to supporting you and encouraging more people to donate to the project into the near future.
Niskala is tackling plastics in Bali through focusing on its goal of 'zero waste traditional ceremonies and religious gatherings’. The project is currently in its pilot stage, starting with the preparation and installation of recycling bins in Denpasar’s ‘Jaganatha Temple’. Much of the money raised was borne from a call for crowd funding and a presentation to the United Nations (UN) by Niskala. The Temple’s stakeholders and the Balinese Government are both on board and providing their full support for this proactive, insightful, and locally grown idea.
As outlined by Niskala in their background research, 8 out of 10 people worldwide describe themselves as religious, providing significant opportunity to implement environmental actions into the traditions and teachings. The former UN Secretary, General Ban Ki-moon identified religion as playing a critical role in protecting the environment. Niskala have identified that Balinese Hindus perform over 2,000 ceremonies per year resulting in hundreds of tons of waste (organic and plastics), which is exacerbated by the fact that the island is becoming increasingly middle class.
View Niskala’s inspiring you tube HERE for more details about the project and their vision.
The Balinese experience life by living equally in two worlds – Niskala - ‘the invisible spirit world’ and Sekala - ‘the seen physical world’. They also live closely with the philosophy of the Tri Hita Karana: harmony with god, people, and nature.
Thanks to Niskala and the team for your motivation to bring the first phase of the project to fruition, and vision for such a worthy, impactful cause - we look forward to supporting you and encouraging more people to donate to the project into the near future.
If you are interested in finding out more about these campaigns please contact Patricia or Joanne at Our Sphere.
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