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Lots of us tend to start off with a new chapter as the calendar hits January. What are your goals this year? Is helping to restore the planet and preserve its enchanting beauty among them?

The pandemic has allowed nature to heal, somewhat. Fewer human activities at rivers, oceans, mountains, forests, hills, have been happening. Some say humans are the biggest culprits in terms of the environment’s deteriorating wellbeing, some say otherwise. Whichever side you come down on, until we can all migrate to Mars, we might as well do what we can to save the planet we currently call home.

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Contents 06 CLIMATE CHANGE “Green” and “Sustainability” – Synonyms?

08 MEET THE EXPAT Arno Doggen Shares Tips and Views on Creating a Cleaner Planet

10 AGRICULTURE It’s Green in the Villages

12 URBAN FARMING Sustainability through Urban Agriculture: Collaboration is the Key

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“Green” and “Sustainability” – Synonyms?

BY DAVID NESBIT

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oving into the third decade of the second millennium, society finds itself at a crossroads like never before. A glance at the globe’s collective problems and one could be forgiven for thinking matters are beyond salvation and that the outlook is very bleak indeed. Indeed, whilst the world continues to be ravaged by the plague that is COVID-19, such “normal” catastrophes as war, famine, natural disasters, and man’s apparent inhumanity to man continue seemingly unabated causing us all at times to well and truly banish hope and optimism to the very back of all burners.

As desperate as these catastrophes are there is another concern that continues to rage and which requires our urgent attention. It is one that first came to the general attention of society two or three decades ago thanks to the diligent efforts of a select few who made it their mission to educate the world. At first, they were dismissed as worry-mongers or accused of exaggerating but they stuck to their tasks and finally started to get the message across, I refer to, of course, the physical condition that our world is in now.

Unless we have been metaphorically living under a rock the past few decades we will be only too aware of such terms as “Global Warming”, “Environmental Protection”, “Green”, “Recyclable”, “Carbon Footprint”, and the buzz words and phrases that accompany them.

And yet… how many of us are really sure of what they all mean? Yes, we know it is important to take care of the environment and that the world is changing, and the vast majority of us now take steps to recycle and “do our bit”, but what about the nuts and bolts of the situation?

The public-at-large is by now used to the sight of Greta Thunberg hectoring and lecturing the great and notso-great on the world’s ills, and while we are in awe of her convictions and forthrightness we may not possess more than a general inkling of the finer details of the young Swedish environmental activist's platform and concerns.

Well, in no way does your erstwhile author claim to have any more than the most rudimentary of understanding of what is, after all, a fairly complex subject, but having taken at least a perfunctory attempt to see the woods for the trees, so as to speak, a little clarity has started to emerge.

One thing I have learnt is that it is important to distinguish between the terms “Green” and “Sustainable” as although closely linked, the words are neither synonyms nor interchangeable.

Perhaps it is best to start with the similarities in meaning and usage before looking at the differences.

Both terms are concerned with taking care of the planet and with awareness of the problems facing the world environmentally. Similarly, both terms concern

themselves with ensuring future generations will not inherit a doomsday scenario and that there will be sufficient natural resources to sustain them.

However, differences exist. The word “Green” is perhaps the more widely used of the two and in its literal sense, it is applied to any aspect that benefits or assists the environment. Examples include the processes that exist to ensure the responsible utilisation and protection of the world’s natural resources. “Going Green” is a catchphrase used to describe utilising nature's resources in the present while ensuring their existence in the future.

Going Green involves recycling and reusing available resources as well as reducing the number or amount of resources used. Some examples here include the simple and common ones of running repairs on broken equipment rather than discarding and replacing them, turning off running taps while brushing teeth, and energy conservation through limiting the use of electricity.

Green activities are the most visible ones we see, experience and – hopefully – participate in. They include recycling or reusing our plastic drinking bottles, the phasing out of plastic carrier bags in supermarkets and the like, and carpooling or taking public transport rather than driving in separate cars all the time.

Going Green involves recycling and reusing available resources as well as reducing the number or amount of resources used.

Green concerns are focused on both the present and the future, but “sustainable” ones relate more specifically to the future and to ensuring its productivity and sustainability. As the word suggests, sustainability is concerned with the long run and implementing procedures and programmes to ensure this. It means a balance has to be found between the needs of the human race and nature as once the world is “gone” it will remain gone for a long time.

Sustainability would include, for example, the creation of green spaces in areas that might not naturally exist, such as urban development. This would enable recreation spaces for humans as well as encourage animal welfare. Further examples of sustainability include the setting up and continuation of forestry, fishing and crop rotation.

In short, we can see that while “green” is primarily concerned with environmental health, sustainability also relates to economic and social benefits. The issues that relate to sustainability will, invariably, be green, but not all green issues are automatically sustainable.

For example, items created from a source may be renewable and therefore green, but should the products from this source require a lot of energy to manufacture and distribute then they would not be sustainable.

This is not to say we should get too bogged down in definitions, however. The point is that all of us can do more to ensure that not only do we experience and enjoy the benefits the world has to offer, but that we can actually do so without causing undue damage to its resources in either the short or the long term. It doesn’t need to be a painful process in the present either, and despite the common misconception to the contrary, caring about the environment and the world we live in and will bequeath to those that follow us does not make us “tree-hugging lefties.”

It merely makes us responsible citizens in an everconfusing world and no amount of hand-wringing and tut-tutting is likely to bring about any positive change anytime soon and instead, it is direct action that is required from us all.

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Arno Doggen Shares Tips and Views on Creating a Cleaner Planet

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very committed volunteers in other places where we are active. It’s truly amazing how fast we’re growing and the amount of people that want to help us.

he environment we live in is deteriorating and thankfully societal awareness of the issue is growing. One of the myriad international organisations working to save the environment is River Cleanup. As the Head of Marketing at River Cleanup, Arno Doggen expresses his love for the planet and shares tips for how just about anyone can get involved in taking care of the environment’s well being, on an individual and community level.

Hi Arno! We’d like to know more about you, please introduce yourself.

My name is Arno Doggen, I’m from Belgium, and I’m Head of Marketing at River Cleanup. I’ve always been interested in the environment and everything that grows and lives on the planet. From a 6-yearold child watching National Geographic instead of Disney all the way to today where cleaning up the planet is literally my job. My commitment to making the world a better place has now found its way into all aspects of my life.

I was active in the carbon offsetting market at the start of my professional career and organically grew into my role at River Cleanup. I really like the tangible and measurable impact we’re making on the environment and also enjoy the human interaction we get during our events.

On a personal level, I believe life is short and I try to live as much in the now as possible; enjoying my life every day, focussing on the positive, and sharing my passions with the people around me.

What’s a common misconception about living and maintaining a cleaner planet you often hear?

When it comes to joining a cleanup, most of the time it’s about practical things; “I don’t know where to start”, “I don’t have the right equipment”, “Where do I put my trash?”, and similar things. I think the main issue is that many people have the belief that what they do as an individual will never have any impact and I understand why they would think that. We’re experiencing an enormous environmental threat, with plastic pollution playing a vital role. Facing it can feel overwhelming. Any single human can never solve the problem. Only by working together will we have a chance to overcome this threat. In unity, there is strength.

What and when was the tipping point that made you decide you had to do something about the environment’s wellbeing?

Travelling for me is a big part of my selfdevelopment. You get immersed in new experiences, other landscapes, different cultures, and go outside your comfort zone.

Anyone who travels a lot sees the world from different angles and learns from what he or she sees. I think that’s what happened to me. During my travels, I experienced nature as I never had before and developed an admiration for it. Not only for its beauty but for all it provides for us. Then, while

The vision of River Cleanup is simple: plastic-free rivers. We focus on three pillars to achieve that: 1. clean, 2. educate, and 3. transform. This basically means we don’t only focus on the collection of plastic, but also work upstream by teaching children, and working with companies to avoid plastic from ending up in nature in the first place.

We have the ambitious goal of collecting and reducing eight billion kilograms of waste by 2030. It’s almost too crazy to say out loud but we need to be ambitious to have a chance of saving our oceans and rivers.

scuba diving in Honduras, there was a dive where an incredible amount of plastic was just floating around us, washed into the sea from the islands and the mainland. The underwater landscape I had been enjoying for days now looked like an underwater landfill. A heart-breaking moment that initiated my journey in the environmental movement.

How do you personally partake in creating a cleaner planet?

First of all, I start at home, trying to use as little unnecessary items as possible and trying to create less waste. I’m definitely not “zero waste”, but all small actions are a good start.

Then I try to spread this message to my family and friends. This might sound a little pretentious, but I do believe I have impacted some people around me on the way they consume or behave. Living an environmentally-friendly lifestyle isn’t enough. We’re in such a crisis that we actively need to get other people on board.

And lastly, of course, with my work at River Cleanup. Every day, we are working on spreading our message, growing our network, and actively getting plastic out of the rivers.

Briefly explain about River Cleanup.

River Cleanup was founded in Belgium in 2019. We grew from a small NGO (with most of our team from Belgium) conducting local cleanup actions to a global organisation active in 57 countries. Most of our team are from Belgium, but we have one full-time staff member in Indonesia, and

What makes River Cleanup unique is the fact that literally, anyone can become part of the solution. We are an inclusive organisation that works with individuals, other NGOs, small businesses, international companies, governments, and basically anyone who wants to make a difference and act on plastic pollution. We are the platform that brings these people together and work with them on the collective mission.

How did you get involved at River Cleanup? What do you focus on?

After that moment I had in Honduras, I started looking for organisations or groups that were active in ocean or river pollution.

My first interactions were with a local cleanup group in the city where I live.

Every last Sunday of the month they would gather to clean up along one part of the river here. It was fun, but I never felt like I was truly making an impact. I needed to find something that was aiming bigger. Then, one day, someone told me I should meet Thomas, the founder of River Cleanup.

I started off as a volunteer for River Cleanup in 2019 while still working for another organisation. In the beginning, most of our work was operational and everyone in the small team that we had was involved with everything, but when we started growing we felt the need to divide our responsibilities better. I had a background in marketing so I became Head of Marketing about six months ago. My focus now is mostly marketing and website-related, while I’m also still involved with more day to day tasks like for example the Bandung project.

It honestly is a blessing for me to work for an organisation whose ambitions are fully aligned with my own. We have a great team with an equivalent passion for nature and it just feels great to work with people like them.

Tell us about your most memorable, good or bad, experience whilst on the job.

In 2019, Thomas and I visited Cambodia and Indonesia on our first real international trip. We started off in Cambodia to do a cleanup along the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers with a local partner there. They were celebrating the Water Festival so it was a great time to go there. Afterwards, we went

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to Indonesia to meet with World Cleanup Day Indonesia and do a cleanup with them near Bogor. We also met with Plastic Fischer, the partner we now have a collaboration with in our Bandung project.

It’s not one particular moment that stuck with me, but I remember having a conversation at the end of the trip with Thomas. We realised the sheer scale of the problem we’re trying to tackle and the challenges we’ll encounter along the way.

Not only will we have to find a way to scale up our plastic collection exponentially, but we also have to start major awareness campaigns to educate people on the problem of plastic pollution.

Describe your thoughts on Indonesia’s rivers’ wellbeing.

My first thought is that there is a lot to be done and it’s a complex problem. I’m not an expert on chemical pollution, but I can talk about how I perceive the plastic pollution problem.

A big part of the problem is the lack of proper waste collection systems. There is little to no incentive for people to dispose of their trash properly because there’s often no good collection. The government needs to step up their game to improve the collection of household trash. Secondly, people use the river as a place to dump their trash.

It’s an easy way to dispose of the trash that would otherwise pollute the streets in their neighbourhood. A mix of changing the collection system and changing the mindset of people will be the biggest challenge in lowering the amount of trash entering the rivers.

However, there is hope! My last visit to Indonesia was December 2021 and I could already see an improvement to the situation compared to our trip in 2019. It seems like people and the government are starting to become more aware of the problem. We’ll try to use our platform and expertise to speed up this process and hopefully start to see some real changes in the years to come.

Any suggestions to our readers for how their efforts can help, be it big or small?

As I mentioned before, everyone can become part of the solution. Change starts within and can be very small. If you want to make a difference, you can! Here are some things I would advise you to do: • Start educating yourself on the problem you will learn the problem is immense but not unstoppable • Find your local cleanup movement • Talk about it with the people around you and activate others to take action with you • Make some changes at home and at work that reduces your own plastic footprint • Talk to your local government and demand action Or, you can join River Cleanup!

How can our readers get in touch with you?

River Cleanup relies on our volunteer network to spread the mission and actively work with us for a cleaner planet. Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today. If you’d like to get involved, you can do so by either actively joining our cleanup network, offering your expertise, or by donating.

You can reach us at action@river-cleanup. org, via Instagram or Facebook, or via the website www.river-cleanup.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Breathe In and Breath Out Freshness at Harris Vertu Hotel Harmoni doesn’t normally offer. Pulling out the door in front of the sink displays a mirror. The lighting there is superb to get ready to and snap mirror selfies!

Jakarta; a city synonymous with poor air quality – as we often hear. Recent reports state that from 2020 to 2021, the city’s air quality continued to show improvement with decreasing amount of “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy” days during the period. In fact, Jakarta’s Air Pollution Standard Index between JanuaryDecember 2021 noted that no “very unhealthy” days were recorded. At last, some fresh air in the metropolis!

The sophisticated Harris Vertu Harmoni is conveniently located in Central Jakarta, near the National Museum, National Monument (Monas), Chinatown, and Jakarta's Old Town (Kota Tua). The Vertu Room I stayed at unveils a clear image of Jakarta’s iconic landmark Monas – from clouds surrounding it during the day to its colourful light changes at night. Jakarta’s vibrant nightlife, as well as popular shopping malls such as Central Park, Plaza Indonesia, and Grand Indonesia, are also within 5km of the hotel.

It’s also strategically located from the Sudirman, Rasuna Said, and Thamrin business districts.

To be extra cautious, air circulation within buildings should be kept in mind. What’s the point of breathing fresh outside air to then go on to breathe suffocating indoor circulated air?

Take Harris Vertu Hotel Harmoni as an example. Better solutions serving greater value runs deep in the hotel’s team ethos to bestow guests’ needs. Air conditioning and air intake technology are in the spotlight to optimise the in-building air quality. The hotel caters for business and leisure purposes, after all. Quality family time and distinctive meetings are often spent here, noticeable from the mass movements of guests wandering around the lobby, restaurant, meeting rooms, fitness centre, and pool.

The hotel aims to become a SMART hotel. So far, two innovative actions have been taken. First is the usage of the Air Quality Meter to perform a reading which records a comprehensive suite of air quality indicators such as CO2, pollutants, humidity levels, dust particles per m2, etc. Second is the Robot Cleaner, known as Mr Clean. It operates in the public areas, especially the lobby, to ensure top-notch cleanliness with minimal physical contact by tackling navigation and vacuuming with the help of several features in an application and various sensors. More SMART – innovative – technologies are coming soon as well.

Three types of accommodation are offered from the fifth to 29th floor; Vertu Suites (56 sqm), Vertu Room (28 sqm) with the Vertu Signature Bathrooms, and the V Room (28 sqm) are all designed with modern yet simple touches. The walls are in white, accented with a wallpaper of Jakarta’s cityscape above the bed frames, pieces of furniture are in neutral tones known to deliver serenity, and the black-out curtains embrace your desire to disappear for a day.

Harmoni Exchange Mall is within the premises but I reckon guests should experience a true Epicurean journey at VOYAGE by HARRIS Vertu on the fifth floor. Voyage is French for travelling.

Diners are taken on a journey to indulge in different types of world cuisines made of the freshest ingredients, enhancing wellbeing and satisfaction in three seating arrangements: dinnertype, communal, and an outdoor area overlooking the city and pool.

The French public’s nostalgia of the Belle Epoque period, “Joie de Vivre”, or the Joy of Living, brought rapid advancements in technology and science as well as inspiring new approaches in fashion, dance, and film. This period inspires every element within the hotel. Guests are assured to have a memorable stay, fashionably enriched with simple indulgence. As one of the guests there, I concur.

I stayed at the Vertu Room all the way up on the 23rd floor. It’s equipped with a fully stocked minibar, a 42” LED TV with cable network access, an espresso machine, a pillow menu, a hairdryer, and air conditioning – similar amenities are available in the Vertu Suites. What’s fascinating is the Vertu Signature Bathroom. Once you enter, two sliding doors separate it from the bedroom. It’s a unique way to control privacy which other accommodation

Voyage’s buffet is the star attraction that comes to life every breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whether you have a corporate or social agenda, you can relish in the assortment of succulent Western, Asian, and Indonesian delicacies. If that’s not your cup of tea then opt for the 24/7 in-room dining service.

Curtains closed, air conditioning blasted to the max, I was exhausted although it was only just after lunch. I unknowingly took a three-hour nap. Usually, I can’t fall asleep easily under this circumstance but, to my surprise, I basked in a deep slumber before midnight.

They say a healthy body derives from well-spent rest, nourishing food, daily movement, and clean air quality. I, for one, got the perfect mixture of these health necessities at Harris Vertu Hotel Harmoni, although it was only for two days and one night. Got to start somewhere, right?

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Indonesia Expat Issue 280 | January 6 – February 2, 2022

It’s Green in the Villages

BY PRAMOD KANAKATH

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utaway in the village of Ciapus on the outskirts of Bogor, a young man prepares for his routine work of grating nutmegs. His eco-friendly grater doesn’t need electricity. On a daily basis, he can separate kilograms of nutmegs from their skins and get them ready to dry in the sun. He opens the fruits by hand first, spreads them vigorously on the grating board that works like a sieve to filter the scarlet aril around the nuts. Not far away from this site are a few women busy separating the grains from the husks in the good old way. Rice production is in full swing, but the machinery is still out of the way.

The biggest challenge in both the cases and in many other agricultural practices prevalent in villages is human effort. Hands and legs, and sometimes the whole body work tirelessly from morning till afternoon.

But then, when have we not sweated from the dawn of time in order to produce results of various kinds? Even with technology singing support side by side, our bodies are stretched to manual action every now and then. Added to this challenge is the pace of production. As a country looks forward to feeding its own as well as doing business outside by exporting products, some changes are sought after.

Further away from Ciapus and the city of Bogor lies the highland of Tenjolaya.

Situated close to the foothills of Mount Salak, Tenjolaya is a haven for multiple vegetable cultivation that surround rice fields and terraces. Farmers here depend entirely on traditional ways of seeding and harvesting. The tools they use are mostly made of wood and the heavy equipment are made of iron, being used for years. A walk down the alleys between sweet potato (called ubi in Bahasa Indonesia) fields is very calm and soothing as the sound of any processing through machinery is absent. The irrigation system is managed through wooden pipes that channel water to different fields. At each turn, a bamboo piece acts as a diverter by tilting up and down (thanks to the water’s weight) from the connecting pipe to collect and supply water.

These vegetables end up in the nearby markets raw and in the forms of various snacks. They are sold both cooked and uncooked. Taking a drive on the hilly, winding roads of Puncak will provide glimpses of never-ending rows of shops selling sweet potatoes, cassava, taros, corns, and other vegetables. The snacks made of these veggies offer great varieties and buying them directly from markets liaising with farmers can bring a great deal of satisfaction, in terms of quality and price.

Rice terrace in Ciasihaan

mind-boggling rice terraces are elsewhere too. The village of Ciasihaan, an hour from Tenjolaya, has layers of greenery formed by sparkling fields stretching to 200-300 metres. Rice terraces save a lot of water in the course of production.

Nutmeg processing

A fisherman in Karangantu

The grass-roots farmers and fishermen in the country are one of the best living examples to learn from in terms of self-dependence, traditional ways of growing crops and most importantly, practising eco-friendly activities.

Snacks for sale in Puncak

The bagan in the Sunda Strait

Terracing the rice fields is a popular and sustainable way of production across Indonesia, especially in Java, Bali, Sumatra, and Sulawesi. The picture-perfect postcards of rice terraces in Tegallalang, Bali are so often used in publications that the sight is imprinted on every tourist’s mind. Such

Going down to West Java’s neighbouring Province of Banten, the archipelago’s favourite profession (sometimes sport) displays itself in many fashions. At the centuries-old Karangantu port, a fisherman goes about his usual business of casting nets tied to a bamboo umbrella structure. His endeavour is far from industrial expeditions that launch boats and ships to comb the ocean. And out in the Sunda Strait, there are more bamboo structures, bigger and mightier than the umbrella net. These are bagan, f loating fishing huts. Fishermen spend their nights in these huts and catch fish using flashlights and by lowering the nets attached to the bottom of the floating bamboo poles. Such eco-friendly fishing activities are common in other islands across the country. These will thrive even with the introduction to modern fishing methods for many years into the future.

Indonesia is primarily an agrarian nation, and the island of Java is the foremost contributor to different agricultural products including rice. The grass-roots farmers and fishermen in the country are one of the best living examples to learn from in terms of self-dependence, traditional ways of growing crops and most importantly, practising eco-friendly activities.

Needless to say that we cannot carry on without changes forever. But the key is to make changes that do not interfere with the environment on a potentially destructive scale.

Sweet potato fields

Rice production

Eco Friendly’s deep and unfaltering commitment to its community is truly compelling. A kind and sympathetic business that treats its guests and staff like family, it has attracted praise for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though they were forced to shut their doors for much of 2020, their staffs’ salaries were still paid in full. After all, without them, Eco Friendly wouldn’t be what it is today. From April to August, they opened their doors again, but as a quarantine facility for migrant workers. Thanks to this extraordinary act of compassion and generosity, their staff were equipped to run the boutique resort according to all health and safety guidelines. After months of operating safely under the cloud of the pandemic, they were officially recognised as a COVID-safe facility by the Tourism Ministry of Indonesia. Eco Friendly is fast becoming a pillar of the Balinese community!

The De Moksha Eco Friendly Resort; A Tranquil Haven for All Bali, in its luscious green glory, has always been a favourite for nomadic travellers, free-spirited holidaymakers and individuals in search of a higher spiritual state of being. Indonesia’s tourist hub is their first port of call; an open and accepting society makes for a perfect place to unwind, stretch, and recharge.

It’s no surprise, then, that businesses have adopted this nurturing philosophy. One only has to look in any direction to see a plethora of whole-food cafes, yoga studios, and juice bars that reflect Bali’s dedication to spiritual and physical wellbeing. And no business has embraced this philosophy quite like De Moksha Eco Friendly Boutique Resort. A "home away from home" for Indonesians and visitors alike, this tranquil resort is built around the idea of new beginnings, restoration, and rebirth.

Secluded from Bali’s commercial centre, Eco Friendly has an air of purity that few others can boast. Sandwiched between pristine rice paddies and towering tropical rainforest, the resort submerges itself into its rural surroundings with grace and beauty.

Giant sculpted leaves form the rooves of elegant villas, peaceful pavilions nestle in the tropical shrubbery and outdoor pools merge seamlessly with the surrounding nature, affording that feeling of endless serenity. In a world of its own, this is what enlightenment, or "Moksha", looks like.

With a total of 19 villas, the boutique resort is growing. However, a strong environmental conscience means they are only expanding proportionally to meet demand. Of course, you don’t have to be a genius to work out that love for the environment is at the heart of all they do. Yet so much of their environmental work goes unseen. Combating the plastic pollution that tourism has left in its wake, Eco Friendly discourages single-use plastic bottles with numerous water stations complete with pitchers and tumblers for guests to use as they come and go. All of their amenities use strictly biodegradable material, such as soy-based oil and natural essential oils. And for those looking forward to a great night’s sleep, their luxurious bed sheets, made from natural wood fibre and lyocell, are kind to the skin and facilitate uninterrupted dreamtime.

The resort’s environmentally friendly practices have even sparked new awareness in nearby villages. Seeing the river clogged with plastic bottles and bags incentivised them to educate local villagers about how to responsibly dispose of waste. Since then, the river has been flowing smoothly, free of unwanted visitors!

And when it comes to the guests, rest and relaxation is the order of the day. Indeed, Eco Friendly encourage it from the minute you step through their rustic, wooden doors. As you will soon discover, tensions simply fade away when babbling brooks accompany bare-footed walks, soft scents of massage oils lure you in for luxurious pampering, and the resort’s leafy corridors wrap you in a restorative blanket. It is the perfect soundtrack for Eco Friendly’s celebration of Bali’s cultural heritage; Indonesia’s exquisite craftsmanship can be seen everywhere.

From mesmerising wood carvings to symbolic statues and performance art, every sense is delighted with this immersive experience.

And when we say "every sense", we mean it! Swarga Rasa Ristorante is the jewel in the resort’s finely sculpted crown.

Specialising in European and traditional Balinese cuisine, the international menu has something for everyone. A vision of modernity and simplicity, the décor reflects their holistic approach to hospitality that always prioritises ethical, sustainable and local suppliers that deliver the freshest ingredients available. Nutritious, healthy and visually stunning food paves the way for an all-encompassing stay that feeds the heart and soul. From dining chair to yoga mat, from plush bed to hammock, and from swimming pool to massage table, these are little journeys that will define your new beginning.

Cherish the joy of calm.

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Indonesia Expat Issue 280 | January 6 – February 2, 2022

urban farming

Sustainability through Urban Agriculture: Collaboration is the Key

BY DINI PUTRI SARASWATI

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rban agriculture has been gaining popularity in recent years due to the rapid urbanisation of developing regions. According to the World Economic Forum, more people have moved to urban areas since 2010, and now more than 50 percent of the world’s population is urban. In some low-income countries, urbanisation is likely accompanied by poverty and food insecurity. With little farmland available in cities, people may tackle urbanisation problems by growing plants or raising cattle in the limited space around the homes.

Uncertain situations like pandemics are among the driving forces of urban agriculture. The COVID-19 pandemic is one example as people became more aware of securing their food supply during the pandemic. Moreover, with more time to spend at home to minimise the spread of the disease, people have tended to seek solace in urban agriculture amid unpredictable situations.

Robi, whose business was hit hard because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has recently indulged in urban agriculture. Along with his neighbours, he initiated a 1,000-polybag movement to promote household food security in his neighbourhood, especially during the pandemic. “When COVID-19 spread, I lost my job and I thought that I would have difficulties feeding the whole family. Then, I started to grow my own food supply through urban farming,” he said. “Turns out, my neighbours have been following my lead as they had the same concern.”

Now 21 residents are actively engaged in urban agriculture in Robi’s neighbourhood which they have called “Kampung Sayur”, or vegetable village. It started in 2020 in Surabaya when the first cases of COVID-19 were reported. They have been growing many kinds of vegetables, such as moringa, mustard, kale, spinach, aubergine, tomato, chilli, and many others. Moreover, they are developing aquaponics by cultivating fish in barrels and tarpaulin ponds, such as catfish and parrotfish.

Bok Choy at Kampung Sayur

Robi says that their produce is organic and pesticide-free. “We don’t use any chemicals to get rid of pests. We only spray the plants with homemade mixtures of tobacco leaf and water once in a while. It’s a green and natural way to kill pests,” he explained. He also noted that they never use chemical or synthetic fertilisers. Instead, they use organic fertilisers from organic waste and animal manure they have been composting.

“Although it’s sustainable, it smells so bad some of us are reluctant to make it. However, the outcome is satisfying. We can produce commodities which are as fresh as the ones you can find in farm fields,” he asserted.

Robi is confident that his community has secured access to nutritious food and an adequate food supply. Sometimes, they even harvest more than needed so they can sell excess to the public.

“Selling it is pretty challenging; we must know how and where to sell it. Some traditional markets are around the corner, and it’s hard to market it. People want vegetables at an affordable price, but ours are organic, so it is really a competitive market. Therefore, we need to be creative to attract people’s attention to buy our products,” he argued.

As a consequence, Robi encouraged the community to work it out together. Everyone has their roles; husbands do urban farming while wives cook the produce into processed foods such as vegetable crackers or fish floss and package them — meanwhile, the youths are marketing the products online. “It’s been great teamwork! We got many orders; some of our consumers even live in other cities.

Now our community is already empowered economically,” he said.

Yuniarto Herlambang, S.Si., M.Si., the head of the Department of Food Security and Agriculture Surabaya, agreed that urban agriculture in Surabaya has been gaining momentum in recent years due to the pandemic as well as the growth of the localised and ethical businesses.

According to Herlambang, there are 26 villages planting on 60,000 m2 land, and it

Goats at Mini Agrowisata

the needs of every household as we have a limited quantity of human resources.

In addition, some people are reluctant to do urban farming because they are busy with their work. These people have limited time in hand, so it’s quite challenging to persuade them to turn small areas in their neighbourhood into urban farming operations,” he added.

Greenhouse for Herbs at Mini Agrowisata

The participation of urban agriculture should be sustained by both the people and the government to create sustainable urban development. keeps growing. He really appreciated some villages that have initiated this movement.

“The primary goal is to make the residents self-sufficient in terms of food supply to acquire urban food security,” he asserted.

The office has set an ambitious target in 2022 to empower more households in urban farming and is providing people with seeds, polybags, and tarpaulin. “We have field instructors to train them to cultivate vegetables, fruits, fish, and cattle in the limited area. Moreover, we also supply them with the resources,” Herlambang said.

However, Herlambang also said that some challenges might hinder the programme.

“Our team has limitations to cater for

Kampung Sayur

Understanding the difficulties, the office created “Mini Agrowisata”, an agrotourism facility for educational and recreational purposes. More than 100 plants at Mini Agrowisata are located in five different greenhouses, such as vegetables, fruits, orchids, horticulture, and herbs. One of the Mini Agrowisata staff, Galang, explained that the greenhouses are for seedlings.

“When the seeds are ready, we distribute them to the people for free,” he said.

It’s not only plants grown at Mini Agrowisata; it also cultivates goats, rabbits, chickens, and fish. Galang said that people are allowed to borrow these animals for a breeding programme to help them grow their cattle and poultry stocks. Many people have visited the Mini Agrowisata to get intensive training about planting and breeding livestock. “Our staff are ready to help everyone interested in starting urban agriculture,” he added.

Mini Agrowisata has been a great help for aspiring urban farmers. Galang revealed that there are field visits from communities and schools almost every day. “At least people are motivated to grow their own plants at home. Some of them have succeeded in revitalising local economies by selling the produce,” he argued.

Urban agriculture might seem challenging; it requires much patience and effort, but it has many social and economic benefits. It will be the catalyst for business development and the promotion of city life. Therefore, the participation of urban agriculture should be sustained by both the people and the government to create sustainable urban development.

cash. Things are just as easy in a work context.

Have a full day ahead of you tomorrow? Best rent today and have the car delivered to your doorstep by morning. Need a car with an odd-numbered plate the day after? Repeat the booking process.

TREVO also gives peace of mind to its guests as every car comes with a free sanitation kit containing face masks, wipes and hand sanitiser.

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e’re not out of the woods quite yet with the pandemic, but we saw a huge pick-up in domestic travel over the Christmas holidays and judging by the Jakarta traffic, WFO appears to be making a major comeback. Whether for work or play: there is a huge demand for transportation.

Finding a credible, affordable car rental service on holiday is always a challenge. And we need the convenience of a ride to work but we may not want the hassle of owning a car – a growing preference among millennials. Generally speaking, what you are looking for is the flexibility to get your hands on the car that perfectly meets your needs for that specific moment, without having to worry about monthly lease instalments, insurance and maintenance.

If any of this rings true for you, go to your app store and download an app called TREVO for free. Here you’ll find a massive marketplace of over 10,000

cars, from over 30 different brands – everything from a Xenia to a Tesla. The app match-makes potential users or “guests” like yourself with trusted car-owners or “hosts”. TREVO is all about choice: big car or small car? Do you need a car for a day, week or month? Would you rather rent a car without a driver? The choice is yours.

Making these choices is as simple as inputting some personal data in the app and taking a selfie holding a valid driver’s license. Within hours you’ll be eligible to rent a vehicle from one of three primary markets: Jakarta, Bali and Bandung. (Surabaya, Semarang and Yogyakarta – the next three hotspots for 2022!).

The key is to plan ahead: Arrive in Bali and have a car waiting for you at the airport, ready to take you to your favourite surf spot in Uluwatu. Keep the car for the entirety of your trip, and your host makes a decent amount of extra

Now say you are a car-owner but you work mostly from home. Rather than have your car gather dust in the garage, you can become a TREVO host and make some extra income. Say you own a 2018 Toyota Avanza: through the app, you could rent the car out for around Rp400,000 per day.

If you rent for 17 days in a month, you would pocket Rp5 million with minimum effort. Keep renting out your car at the same rate for an entire year and you can make Rp60 million in earnings.

Worried about accidents or theft? Every car on the platform can be fully insured and outfitted with a GPS tracker.

TREVO’s marketplace model is designed to offer a win-win solution to those in need of a ride and to those who have a spare ride. Whichever side you stand on: you win.

Download TREVO in the app store or visit https://trevo.id 24/7 Customer Service: help@trevo.id or through the live chat function in the app Marketing: Renee van Haaren renee@trevo.id @trevo.indo

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Indonesia Expat Issue 280 | January 6 – February 2, 2022

What Should You Spend on Your Children’s Education?

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ot many of us have unlimited funds to provide the most elite level of school education with all the bells and whistles to make our kids feel like kings and queens of the universe! There is certainly an argument that all the extra money spent does not always lead to an equivalent increase in either learning performance now or wealth or happiness in the future. Nor does the extra money necessarily lead to the development of good values or respect for others!

On the other hand, some families undervalue the importance of international standards and send their children to a lower priced school that may use the right sounding terminology but fails to genuinely deliver on a truly international experience. The quality of instruction in global languages such as English and Mandarin is key - alongside 21st century skills such as analytical thinking and familiarity with emerging technologies that will drive business and employment opportunities. Do the teachers at the cheaper schools have the fluency and confidence to truly deliver on this?

This is the context of the re-launch of SIS South Jakarta.

It is a school in Lebak Bulus / Cilandak that has been preparing students to international standards for 25 years and has seen scores of students graduate to local and foreign universities - creating a huge alumni base. The relaunch is about a fresh focus on a better value of education - with an emphasis on a stronger ESOL program so that students with limited English can quickly improve their skills, a schoolwide robotics and virtual reality centre and a brand new space for our specialist Islamic Studies program ( as well as parallel programs for other religions and those without a religion ).

The brand new pricing structure makes SIS South Jakarta affordable for many more local and mixed nationality families than before. It now matches the highly successful SIS Kelapa Gading - the leading school in North East Jakarta. SIS Kelapa Gading has been seeing a large proportion of students graduate with top tier results in the IB Diploma and scores of them going to world top 200 universities, many with scholarships and all with native speaker standard English and strong skills in Mandarin or Hindi that helps them interact with foreigners confidently.

SIS Kelapa Gading and SIS South Jakarta are good value schools with enough expat teachers (60%) to ensure a high standard of English and to create a genuine English immersion environment while maintaining a strong local teacher presence for easy parent communication, local curriculum elements such as PPKn and the teaching of local values and religions.

Using some good value fee schemes, students can now stay a step ahead in terms of confidence and readiness for their futures - sometimes for only 15-20% more than schools which are not truly providing a genuine international experience.

So don’t throw your money away on fancy extras of limited value but remember that you get the quality you pay for when it comes to teachers and it is the teachers that inspire!

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Indonesia Expat Issue 280 | January 6 – February 2, 2022

INDONESIA’S SECOND TAX AMNESTY

Is This Your Last Chance?

The second tax amnesty started on January 1 and ends on June 30 and there are various categories for what you would need to pay on any undeclared assets and income, including property.

BY TERJE H. NILSEN, CEO AND CO-FOUNDER OF SEVEN STONES INDONESIA

“Then we just won’t sell like we were planning,” you say. “There’s no way I’m paying that much tax! Let’s just forget about selling it and either continue living in it or just rent it out.”

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e believe Indonesia is heading in the right direction, despite the distractions global events have been throwing our way for the last couple of years. We were actually saying similar things back in 2016 in a “Connecting the Dots” piece in Gapura Bali as well as in blogs on our own website around rules, regulations, due diligence, nominees, investment road maps… and taxes – that nasty four-letter word nobody really wants to talk about.

But taxes are once again a hot topic in Indonesia with the window for the second tax amnesty, called "Tax Amnesty Volume II" or Voluntary Disclosure Program, opening on January 1 and ending on June 30, 2022.

One of the most significant factors to consider is the government’s drive to normalise all regulations and streamline rules and processes between the central government, provincial governments, and regencies. Most decisions for any investments, for example, are now centralised and as a result, a lot faster than in the past and a good number of permits can now be issued in just 10 to 15 days.

This easing up on both domestic and foreign investments is making it easier and more transparent to open businesses in Indonesia and savvy investors are taking notice. In fact, some international financial institutions and consultants, such as Wellington Capital Advisory, believe that Indonesia may become the fourth-largest economy in the world by 2030. And that’s worth taking seriously.

There are many reasons for this, not least of which is a COVID-forced reliance on its own large domestic economy, which the World Bank rates as the largest in Southeast Asia. In tune with this, the administration has passed many regulations around the country’s natural resources to downstream more of its raw materials before exports.

The Omnibus Law has also created more of an appetite for a domestic market with many factories and producers focusing on the tastes and desires of an ever-growing domestic middle class.

With all of this happening it begs the question, at least it does to us, why so many businesses, investors, and consultants still try to create shortcuts to circumvent the laws and regulations, especially as in the very near future all systems will be connected through OSS. Don’t get us wrong we’re the first ones to admit there’s more than one way to set up a business, depending on what business you’re in of course, but there are some basics to understand and be aware of, no matter what you’re doing.

We’re using the Urban Dictionary definition of the phrase “What could possibly go wrong?” here because it’s a tongue-in-

Hang on a second. Don’t you think the government already know and will just come for their taxes anyway, even if you’re not selling? (Spoiler alert: the answer is a resounding “Yes!”) There are already cases where the tax office has hit people with a 200 percent penalty for this kind of thing. And this time around, they say they will enforce this on those not complying. You should also be aware that the tax office also has the right to conduct a tax investigation going back 15 years. This applies to any business, not just real estate.

Image by Nataliya Vaitkevich (Pexels)

cheek statement of optimism and also an immediate trigger for Murphy’s Law (if something can go wrong, it will), which is then followed by a cascade of unexpected and terrible consequences.

So, let’s look at a few scenarios of what we see in our line of work, which is legal advice, real estate, investments, tourism, and other related industries. Believe it or not, these are based on real-life examples and when it comes to real estate, they involve a peculiarly Bali-specific problem of nominees.

Some of these may give you shivers and if any of the following rings bells, you may want to grab a chair and take a few deep breaths before you give us a call.

Here we go …

What could possibly go wrong if you own property under a nominee you fully trust? “Actually, I don’t even know the nominee. It was just a name and a signature on a document I was asked to sign, so I could buy my villa under a freehold title. It seemed to work just fine and there won’t be a problem with it.”

Oh, dear.

Because what if the nominee is under financial pressure from his or her family and they could be looking at ways to get something out of the property? This does happen and there are cases out there with nominees demanding billions of rupiah for their signature and there’s nothing you can do about it!

What if your nominee passes away and you have to deal with the next generation who may not know much about what their parents signed and what their rights are?

And what if the tax office found out you were the beneficial owner and had been receiving active income for the last 5-10 years? You don’t think they know how to check Facebook accounts and Airbnb?

The tax office is saying that anyone not coming clean this time around with the

second tax amnesty will be penalized with 200 percent of whatever un-paid taxes they may find!

And what if the nominee had paid taxes but you hadn’t? You’re liable again through something called “BUT” (Badan Usaha Tetap or Permanent Establishment) or personal income tax. And what if the nominee on your Pondok Wisata license suddenly didn’t want to be on it anymore?

How do you make sure you’re operating in compliance? And what if the nominee sold the property? Or leased it out for many years?

What could possibly go wrong if you buy land that doesn’t have the correct status for what it is you want to build? Well, for a start you won’t be able to register a business on it and that would mean you won’t be able to get the permits you need. Makes sense, right?

With the newest version of OSS, regardless of what permits are issued, it may well be very difficult to legally perform any activity other than what is allowed through the official zoning. As an example, let’s say you buy a property in a residential zone and someone tells you that you could get an operational permit to rent it out, like a three-bedroom villa that would be just great for holiday rentals.

Well, here’s some hard truth served real cold on that.

In this kind of scenario, the government would tend to allow locals to operate without the right permits, but as a foreigner, they won’t. And you would need to develop an official relationship with a local so the tax office can clearly identify who pays what, as well as the permit office making sure you comply.

And, oh my god, what if immigration finds out? Because isn’t receiving a direct income from a business considered “work” and therefore subject to having the correct visa?

As a matter of fact, the recent regulations softening up for foreign ownership of properties clearly states that any ownership, including long term lease, will require either a PMA and/or residential status.

I know some of these scenarios seem a little far-fetched, and for us, they’re almost unbelievable because we’ve been trying to advise people to get all of their ducks in a row for quite some time, but believe me they are very real.

We’re not trying to scare you or put you off with this brutal kind of approach, we’re just trying to make you aware so you don’t fall into the trap many people here have fallen into. We have argued for years for clients to observe the laws, rules, and regulations because Indonesia is normalising and complying with general international practices and want to increase taxes as well as make sure all are in compliance, expats and locals alike. It’s for real this time, there is no going back, no further opportunities for shortcuts anymore. This really is the last chance.

And remember ignorance may be bliss but it’s no argument under any country’s laws.

Seven Stones Indonesia provides a range of business services, including market entry, country representation, consultancy, and advisory services as well as tax and accounting packages. We can offer a free review of your structure to make sure you comply, as well as advice on general taxes and taxes relevant to the ongoing tax amnesty.

If you’d like to learn more about how we can help, get in touch with Seven Stones Indonesia through hello@ sevenstonesindonesia.com.

It hurts, we know. But it’s what happens.

What could possibly go wrong if you do not take advantage of the latest, second tax amnesty and you want to sell? You definitely do want to sit down for this one.

Sources: The World Bank, Wellington Capital Advisory, Gapura Bali, Seven Stones Indonesia, Kompass, Online-Pajak, Urban Dictionary

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Natureʼs Hounds

BY DANIEL POPE

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eady to recycle more and drive less? A green lifestyle generally prompts a healthy one and taking care of yourself becomes more important the older you get. Although illness can strike at any time, there are certain ailments and conditions that patiently wait most of your life before springing. In other words, you reach that age when nature lets out the hounds. Here are some facts.

It Becomes Harder to Remain Slim Not that everyone waits for the onset of “middle-age spread”. Watching some video footage shot in my UK town centre in the 1970s, I wondered: “where are all the fat people?” It was like a zoo without hippos or elephants. The absence of enormous chins and massive waists made the high street seem weirdly barren. People looked too skinny to properly fill-up the surrounding space. One reason why people are fatter nowadays was demonstrated when three vast women ahead of me in a café ordered a mountain of sugar. This was in the form of mugs of coffee not only sweetened with thick syrup, but topped with stodgy dollops of dairy cream, piles of mini marshmallows, and a heavy sprinkling of chocolate.

I was horrified. It was only eight o’clock dear God! I wondered whether I should call an ambulance. Blame it on the food industry, or people’s lack of willpower, but obesity in the West is a modern plague. A health survey in 2019 estimated that 28 percent of people in England were obese. Picture that 28 percent as a slice of Black Forest gateau and you’ll understand more.

Sleeping Becomes More Difficult The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life. Most experts agree on this. The reverse must also be true, that lots of sleep is healthy and promotes longevity.

There must be a limit though, otherwise, people could become immortal by simply sleeping non-stop for 24 hours a day, existing in a world of eternal dreams. That certainly wouldn’t suit me. My dreams are like they’re written and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. I’m forever fending off bird attacks and knife-wielding psychos in my sleep. Furthermore, I’m one of those people who partially act out their dreams, throwing punches and launching karate kicks like a wobbly drunk. I was

concerned to read that night terrors put you at a higher risk of contracting dementia. I can only hope I don’t get the type of dementia where you take off all your clothes in public and sit down to eat other people’s leftovers.

The Eyesight Deteriorates I can’t describe how dismayed I was when a bartender referred to me as “the gentleman in the glasses” since I’d always viewed glasses as a deformity akin to goofy teeth or a hunched back. Truth be told, my eyesight began to go when I was forty, when I suddenly had to contend with taking out my mobile phone with one hand and my new reading glasses with the other to look at a text message. Those glasses have since evolved into high-strength varifocals that stop me from walking off cliff edges. In the UK, we get free eye tests when we reach sixty, along with free prescription medicine. That’s great. But how about free alcohol too? They say that a glass of red wine a day is good for you. Unfortunately, like with sleep, there is a limit. And that glass is it. The list of diseases caused by excessive alcohol is a long one. It includes the appropriately named “Wet Brain”, or Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, which is related to chronic vitamin B1 deficiency and is a common complication of long-term heavy drinking. It’s not certain whether an acute case of this disease can be called “Very Wet Brain” or even “Soaking Wet Brain”.

A health survey in 2019 estimated that 28 percent of people in England were obese.

Picture that 28 percent as a slice of Black Forest gateau and you’ll understand more.

You Become Less Mobile When I developed a bad leg and started using a walking stick, I ironically felt freer when out in public. People stepped aside to let me by. They pulled their kids out of my path. When I boarded a packed train, the guard escorted me to an empty seat as though I were a guest of honour. This special treatment is all well and good, but it’s not unlike being identified by my glasses (“make way for the gentleman with the stick”). And this stick, let’s face it, is where the infirmity begins, a process of increasing frailty that ends with my being lifted on and off the toilet and having my food cut up for me. It can’t be all bad and I fantasize about installing a stairlift.

My grandmother had one. The kids used to wave her goodbye as she began her ascent to the bathroom, reaching a dizzying 0.15 mph with a prevailing tdraught.

Upon her return much later, they would excitedly point her out as though spotting a sail coming over the horizon. That’s a problem with stairlifts. You could die of old age on them.

Certain Glands Play Up This one is for the men only. The prostate is a walnutsized pelvic gland that produces seminal fluid, the stuff sperm swims in. Unfortunately, it can enlarge over a lifetime until it causes urination difficulties. This problem is commonly treated with Alpha-blockers, a medication that relaxes the muscles around the prostate and the urethra, allowing urine to flow freely. Sadly, it’s not suitable for men with a sex life, since Alphablockers can relax the bladder neck to such an extent that a “retrograde” or “dry” ejaculation results. This means that the man ejaculates into his own bladder, a vanishing trick which, as you can imagine, might cause consternation among everyone involved. Drugs companies once investigated using Alpha-blockers as a male contraceptive, except that the results were not consistent enough and men, presumably, didn’t want their bladders turned into aquariums. Also, one possible side effect of Alpha-blockers is diarrhoea, which is fine if there’s no danger of the man crapping into his own stomach.

Indonesia Expat Issue 280 | January 6 – February 2, 2022

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Saving the Environment Together with XSProject

BY SIMRAN ISHWAR

pickers, regarding the importance of reducing waste and avoiding plastic. Educating them is a challenge because their parents collect plastic waste as part of their livelihood. In their daily life, they are surrounded by plastic as well as other garbage. On the one hand, they're taught to reduce, but on the other hand, their parents must collect garbage to be sold and made into products. Therefore, the project mainly focusses on breaking the generational cycle of thinking that picking trash is the only option in life.

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he awareness and concern for the environment in Indonesia, in comparison to other countries, is still generally quite lacking. Yet, as time goes by, there is more education and increasing awareness of our environment. If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, it is to love our planet and nature more. We need to nurture and care for it – doing so allows us to live healthier lives.

Many aspects of the environment have been destroyed by our lack of attention. One of the main concerns in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta, is the overflowing trash piles visible in various areas. Plastic waste and trash, in general, is something that will always be there. There are ways to cut them down to a bare minimum, based on the amount of information we now have regarding the types of wastes that can be segregated and recycled.

Plastic is one such waste that’s recyclable into various creative products. Many organisations have answered the call for the need to do something for the environment. They recycle plastic and many other types of waste into valuable products for others to consume. One such organisation is XSProject – XS meaning excessive. XSProject is an initiative established in 2004 based on its concern for the environment, lack of awareness of disposing of garbage, and many trash pickers in Jakarta. XSProject mainly focusses on a trash picker community in the Cirendeu area.

As a non-profit organisation, XSProject has been through a long-winded journey of ups and downs. Their goal has always been to encourage consumers to reduce waste and use products from the waste they have created themselves; the process is not always as quick and smooth as expected.

When their initial journey began in 2004, their concerns for the environment and social problems, especially the trash pickers, were focused.

To help clean up garbage in Jakarta, XSProject started an initiative to buy garbage that the trash pickers don't manage to sell with the hope of purchases becoming an additional income. The plastic packaging waste collected by the trash pickers are processed again through a sorting and washing process and turned into raw materials used to make new quality and functional products.

XSProject only uses waste that is not picked up by trash pickers when making recycled products. This approach doesn’t affect livelihoods as many types of waste can't be recycled but can be reused, repurposed, and upcycled into new products.

With time and a continual focus on its vision and mission, the foundation gradually developed. They ultimately created a company that distributes products from recycling which

then funded the campaign to reduce waste and create products from their waste. Retno Hapsari, Head of the Foundation, says, “Our products are used as a campaign tool and a means of reminding and educating people to refuse or reduce waste and to think of solutions for unprocessed waste.”

As people are starting to understand more about plastic as a cause of environmental damage, XSProject also educates trash pickers' children, including children who are not trash

To continue their efforts to support the children, the organisation in the pre-pandemic era constructed a facility for the children and families. After the construction process was completed, the pandemic occurred, which turned into a blessing for the children in providing them with learning support facilities. The children, including high school and college students studying remotely, can come to the facility to use the internet access to complete their assignments and do Zoom video calls for their school activities. Health check activities were made available at the facility for the children and their parents during the pandemic.

Throughout her journey at XSProject, what motivates Retno is seeing the progress and desire of the trash pickers’ children to change and get the highest education possible so that they can get out of the trash-picking generational cycle.

Over time, the foundation has produced success stories of their children graduating not only from school but some have become university graduates.

In the beginning, it was very difficult to convince the parents of the importance of education for their children.

Mothers in the community shared how they wanted to go to high school but couldn’t. This became a chance for their children to not end up with the same livelihood. They can also see the importance of education for their children by reaping the benefits of joining the foundation.

XSProject has been around for 15 years and we may wonder, have they made a significant impact? Retno says, “It all depends on money and resources. The waste problem is not only about receiving the money to be able to go to school because this is a social problem and a problem of habit – a mindset that takes a long time. Even though XSProject has existed for a long time now, trash pickers will be there because the garbage is still there. If the mindset is not changed, everything will be the same. We cannot get away from the trash we collect because we don’t have many choices.”

Hence, their impact is more indirect by changing the mindset through education as they want to make the trash pickers and their children comfortable and to live prosperous lives. For example, they are providing cleaner and better bathroom facilities for trash pickers to live healthier lives.

A moving story that Retno shared was about Pak Noto who was previously a trash picker at XSProject but due to the pandemic, he went back to his village. In his village, he started farming which made him happier, gave him a better income, and a more comfortable life. Thus, XSProject achieved their target by making an impact as his mindset had changed through their education to try something else for a better livelihood.

The foundation continues to strive to be one of the solutions for turning unwanted waste into functional and quality products and focusing on changing the lives of the trash pickers’ children to get a better future than their parents.

Questioning how impactful any organisation is, like the inspiring job XSProject is doing, is for all of us to consider.

They cannot do it alone; we must all join together to take the step to change our mindset for a cleaner and better environment. We must, as Retno says, “Care for the environment and care for the people.”

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Indonesia Expat Issue 280 | January 6 – February 2, 2022

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Mother Nature Needs Help, Here’s How

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ociety’s awareness about making the world a better place, specifically the environment, is on the rise. Reports and day-to-day observations on social media and in the news have made a major impact on spreading knowledge of the issue: Mother Nature needs our help.

More initiatives by NGOs and global organisations have been introduced over the years. In Indonesia, there are several groups tackling pollutants in rivers, on the land, in the oceans, etc. Do you want to get involved in helping Mother Nature? Here are five organisations you can learn more from and get involved in.

1. River Cleanup River Cleanup was founded in Belgium in 2019 as a small NGO conducting local cleanup actions and has developed into a global organisation that’s active in 57 countries. They have the vision of having plastic-free rivers throughout the planet.

Intending to collect and recycle eight billion kilograms of waste by 2030, the organisation believes that the earth’s oceans and rivers have a stronger chance to be saved by setting a goal like this. To have it become a reality, they focus on three pillars: a. Clean – not only focussing on the collection of plastic b. Educate – working upstream by teaching children c. Transform –working with companies to avoid plastic from ending in nature in the first place In 2022, River Cleanup aims to expand its operations in several countries: Indonesia, Albania, and Cameroon. Aside from that, the aim is to further explore the possibilities in other countries where it is active.

Improvements in education, transformation, and cleanup programs are in the works as well, while at the same time continuously growing its international network of volunteers. River Cleanup is adamant to collect and reduce three million kilograms of plastic by next year.

Get involved Anyone can become part of the solution at River Cleanup; the organisation works with individuals, other NGOs, small businesses, international companies, government, etc worldwide. River Cleanup is the platform that gathers those interested in making a difference and acting on plastic pollution on a collective mission.

2. ParongPong Rendy Aditya Wachid founded ParongPong RAW Lab, a private research institute, in 2017 in Parongpong Village, west of Bandung. Wachid believes that there's no such thing as waste, only underused and un-revitalised materials. Using communitybased waste management and waste material approach, Wachid and his team at ParongPong aim to be the initiators of “Parongpong Zero Waste High-Performance Villages”.

Smoking in Indonesia is common; there are approximately 57 million smokers in the country. Of Indonesian people, 63 percent of men and 5 percent of women are reported as smokers, which is a total of 34 percent

of the population. Most of the cigarette waste ends up in the ocean. When cigarette butt waste enters the oceans, it may kill marine life. When a cigarette is smoked, chemicals including arsenic and pesticides are concentrated in the filter. Meanwhile, cigarette butts being thrown on the ground release toxins into the earth and water sources.

3. Plastic Fischer Plastic Fischer is a Germany-based social enterprise that develops cost-efficient technologies to collect plastic waste from rivers before it can enter the oceans. The plastics are collected on a daily basis and all recyclables are reintroduced into the supply chain. Non-recyclables are incinerated for energy recovery.

The Ocean Conser vancy has been conducting beach clean-ups over the last 32 years and cigarette butts, nearly 60 million of them, are the single most collected pieces of trash. They are the single most littered item on the planet. After most beach cleanups do their work, most of the collected cigarette butts might end up in the landfill and return to the ocean again.

The company follows the “Triple L Approach” by using locally built and lowtech solutions to operate at a low cost.

Avoiding high-tech-imports saves time, carbon, money, and ensures quick repair and high scalability.

Furthermore, ParongPong wants to build a high-performance, zero-waste village.

Its sister company, Rawhaus, is an awardwinning micro house manufacturing company. Together, they wish to create a better future for Indonesian children, one village at a time.

Get involved Since 2019, ParongPong has been working together with PT. Conture Concrete Lab to undertake a campaign and research about cigarette butt waste pollution in the ocean and try to design a solution for the treatment of the waste, to transform it into a new alternative building material. Learn more about the campaign at https://m.benihbaik. com/campaign/mengubah-puntung-rokok.

Since 2019, Plastic Fischer has been operating in Indonesia and started working in one of the most polluted rivers in the world: the Citarum River in Bandung. They developed the TrashBoom, a swimming barrier that stops the vast majority of floating plastic. Additionally, they deployed several systems in Bali, which led to the founding of Sungai Watch, which is now successfully using Plastic Fischer’s opensource technology.

As for 2022, it’s all about scaling for Plastic Fischer. Overall, they are working on collecting 300 tons of plastic; 10 times what they gathered in 2021. They aim to expand in Indonesia and clean the Citarum River and grow in India from two existing locations to at least two more cities.

Youths of Malaumkarta in Sorong Regency independently mapping their customary territory. This effort is carried out to protect the lands from the threats of destructive investments taking over forests in Papua. ( © EcoNusa Foundation / M. Fikri)

Get involved Besides working in Bandung, they are operating in two cities of India and have plans to expand in both countries.

Individuals can fund the operations in Indonesia by contributing to their GoFundMe campaign, companies can f inance Plastic Fischer’s end-to-end operations per ton of plastic collected and processed by purchasing Plastic Fischer Credits.

4. #SayaPilihBumi Waste currently produced nationally reaches 175,000 tons per day or the equivalent of 64 million tons per year. Currently, Indonesia ranks second in the world as the country that produces the most plastic waste into the sea after China. In 2025, Indonesia has a noble hope for the earth, namely Indonesia can be free from waste problems. Starting from that anxiety accompanied by hope, National Geographic Indonesia has created a social movement and campaign throughout the year under the hashtag #SayaPilihBumi. #SayaPilihBumi is a movement that aims to invite people to make behavioural changes in their daily activities so that they become wiser and more responsible individuals for the waste generated through small things that can be done on an individual scale.

Through this movement, knowledge about the dangers of waste to environmental ecosystems and how to overcome them are provided. Moreover, this movement can increase public awareness of the dangers of waste and carry out a joint movement

The remaining forest of Tanah Papua increasingly squeezed by land clearing for plantations. The loss of forest has reduced the resources for livelihood of the indigenous peoples and the decreasing of biodiversity. ( © EcoNusa Foundation / Iwan Kurniawan)

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where these birds and other living creatures find their homes in the remaining rainforests and oceans in the east of Indonesia.

To date, however, the remaining rainforests in Indonesia, mostly across Papua and Maluku, are prone to massive exploitation and deforestation. Massive land clearance for mining, palm oil plantations, infrastructure development, as well as over-exploitation of marine biodiversity, are among the looming threats to the wonderland of mega biodiversity and their habitat.

so that it can inspire and encourage other people to be able to do something for their environment through simple actions.

Though this movement may not be the solution to Jakarta, Indonesia, or the world's waste problems, they believe that with the power of science and public awareness, people will change their behaviour and start to care about the environment; together become part of the non-pollution solution.

Furthermore, ##SayaPilihBumi w ill transform into a media that provides insight, information, and connects individuals, groups, or organisations as well as the government to move together towards a better environmental change. whilst supporting movements that involve and have an impact on the community.

Get involved There are no certain conditions to be able to participate in #SayaPilihBumi. Anyone can follow this movement through social media; @sayapilihbumi on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter or by posting their activities with environmental themes and including the hashtag #SayaPilihBumi.

5. EcoNusa EcoNusa is protecting nature and preserving life through their #DefendingParadise campaign. Talking about Cenderawasih, commonly known as the bird of paradise of eastern Indonesia, is more than talking about the fascination of dancing birds. It goes far beyond, referring to the paradise

With this profound notion, EcoNusa considers that silence is not an option. In collaboration with various stakeholders ranging from government, CSOs, and indigenous people and communities, EcoNusa makes every effort to defend the paradise in eastern Indonesia through a continuous #DefendingParadise campaign.

While many feel a bit out of the loop, the campaign tries to draw public attention to seriously tackle deforestation, the climate crisis, ocean natural resources, and indigenous peoples issues through various green initiatives.

“Let’s protect and conserve Cenderawasih from threats so as to prevent it from extinction and being a mere story to the next generation,” said Johan Kepler Kalami, a #DefendingParadise campaign supporter from Sorong, West Papua. He, among other supporters, obviously asserted his voice of concern and sincere support to save the paradise in Papua and Maluku. With the campaign, EcoNusa delivers a one-tomany conversation to save the earth from the worsening climate crisis.

Get involved Voice your concerns and suppor t now through https://econusa.id/en/ defendingparadise Though there are more organisations in the country – and the world – you can get involved with, these are a great start for your journey to save Mother Nature. Learning about these varieties of initiatives will give a better understanding of what Indonesia is facing. Community is becoming the strongest form of aid not just the planet, but fellow strangers and loved ones can look upon to at a time of crisis. How are you helping Mother Nature?

A New YEAR. Look for a doctor!

a plan for the regular follow ups. Your family doctor can facilitate the communication with your specialist. Monitoring your condition on behalf of the specialist can also be done by a good family physician.

You and your family might be in good health, but in general everyone needs some medical input at some point in time. I think it is very important that you at least identify a clinic that you are comfortable with.

Look for a group of medical professionals who you can turn to, with any concerns. I would like to share some information to make life a bit easier.

Discuss any concerns with your trusted medical practitioner. It I important that you identify a clinic that you are comfortable with.

GOOD PRACTICE provides house calls and COVID-19 testing (we can also come to your house for testing).

Common health problems for expats living in Jakarta There are three things to expect when you are living in Jakarta; infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases and accidents/injuries.

Infectious diseases, like foodborne, air borne, or even body fluid transmitted diseases are common to get in Indonesia. Non-infectious diseases, or chronic diseases are sometimes unavoidable depending on your risk profile. Accidents and injuries can happen anywhere.

Rhesus negative blood is very rare in Indonesia. Join our registry: Rhesusnegative@goodpractice.co.id What to do when you are sick Feeling unwell can be a challenge for someone who is new to Jakarta. First advice would be to seek an opinion if you are unsure about your condition. You may use Dr Google, talk to friend or even a medical professional back home. If possible, visit a clinic that you are comfortable with. In an ideal world you should have an assessment by a trusted medical practitioner. Your medical practitioner will give a possible diagnosis. A management plan needs to be mutually agreed upon. You need to voice your expectations and ask for possible options. (Are you expecting a referral? Do you think further treatment should be done abroad?)

Preventive actions To avoid diseases from happening, you need to know how to manage avoidable risks. For infectious diseases, there are lots of

HOUSE CALLS ARE PROVIDED FOR EVERY CONDITION INCLUDING VACCINATIONS AND CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATIONS.

vaccinations available to protect you, including vaccinations against Covid-19. Food prepared under unclear circumstances, tap water, and mosquitos should be avoided. Identify a clinic that you are comfortable with! You can discuss your own your risk profile with your trusted physician.

In a tropical country like Indonesia, there are a lot of infectious diseases. Infectious diseases can be spread by water and/or by food such as traveler’s diarrhea, hepatitis A, typhoid fever and amoebic dysentery. Insect bites can spread diseases like malaria, dengue, Japanese encephalitis, zika and chikungunya.

Tuberculosis, influenza and also Covid are transmitted by coughing and sneezing. Body fluid transmitted diseases like STI’s, HIV/ AIDS, Hepatitis B & C are also common in Indonesia. There are possibilities of getting Rabies and Avian influenza if you are exposed to certain animals.

Best of all is that you now can have a consultation with anyone of our medical team from whatever location. We have introduced TELECONSULTATIONS. Now, you can connect with us directly.

Good Practice Clinic has patients from 73 countries. We have added Mauritius and Trinidad Tobago to our list. Our English speaking staff implements International guidelines.

We provide highly personalized care. Try us!

Chronic disease management If you are suffering from a chronic disease, we advise you to have a list of your regular medication. You should identify a doctor who can regularly check upon your condition and someone who can advise which (specialist) doctor you should see. Make

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