Bali children learn virtues of recyclingーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
Indonesia has been struggling with the issue of garbage, especially plastics. In Bali, efforts are underway to raise awareness of recycling, especially among children. NHK World’s Eric Permana has the story. In this small village in Bali, away from tourist areas, dozens of student meet up at a space where they get the chance to learn math and English in exchange for bringing in plastic waste. Kang Anikuguyani runs the center. She also teaches at a local university. Many children in this village of about 2,000 are unable to attend school due to poverty. The village also faces the problem of large amounts of dumb garbage. So Kang hit on the idea of creating a place where she could teach the virtues of recycling while also providing education. In this village there are still many school dropouts. And then along the road to the village there is a lot of garbage scattered around. So I started free education using garbage collection. Kang makes recycling relatable by sewing it in practical ways like having desk made from repurposed plastic bottles. If we litter, not only will it pollute the environment, but it can also cause natural disasters like flooding. The solution is how we sort and manage the waste into useful items. Waste can be both a blessing and a solution to pollution. We bring in trash and we get to learn. So I now feel a responsibility toward waste. Kang started online sales of art and furniture created from plastic waste. The works are crafted by the kids and their parents with a portion of prophets going back to them. Kadik Alasmini and her mother put Kang’s teaching into practice studying at home where they now sort garbage every day. I’m doing this with my daughter to help clean up the village. At first, separating waste was inconvenient. But now it has become a natural thing for me to pick up trash and sort it. Last year, Kang was honored with the country’s highest environmental award for her work. We can’t immediately reduce waste or gain zero waste at once, but because our approach is simple and sustainable, gradually we will definitely get there. Kumang is determined to pursue her mission so the next generation can live in plastic waste free world with affordable educational options. Eric Pmana NHK work Bali Island.
An educator in Bali offers disadvantaged children free English and Math classes in exchange for collecting plastic waste. #bali #indonesia #asia #children #environment #nature #culture #recycle #education
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