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The largest Temple in Indonesia Facing Challenges in Waste Management
Besakih Village is home for the most prominent temple in Indonesia, namely Pura Besakih, which is a place of worship for Hindus and a world-class tourist destination. Inhabited by 2,281 households, it is visited by 600 pilgrims and tourists every day, where household activities and traditional ceremonies at the temple continue to generate a significant amount of waste everyday.
Disappointingly, only a small portion of the waste is managed properly, and the rest being disposed of in open landfill without further treatment. This is due to the lack of standardized waste management systems and regulations, technology, and education on waste management. If this persists, it could lead to health and environmental risks due to the potential of fires in the landfill and leakage of waste into the sea during the rainy season.
Disappointingly, only a small portion of the waste is managed properly, and the rest being disposed of in open landfill without further treatment. This is due to the lack of standardized waste management systems and regulations, technology, and education on waste management. If this persists, it could lead to health and environmental risks due to the potential of fires in the landfill and leakage of waste into the sea during the rainy season.
7,5 ton
waste is generated every single day from daily activities of residents and traditional ceremonies.
6,78%
managed waste and the rest are disposed of in open landfill.
7,5 ton
waste is generated every single day from daily activities of residents and traditional ceremonies.
6,78%
managed waste and the rest are disposed of in open landfill.
Implemented Solution
Through the optimization of 3R waste management, the Sukla Project aims to build a sustainable waste management system based on the circular economy in tourist areas. Furthermore, it can be easily adopted by other tourism spots. This project aims to tackle waste issues while also providing economic value to all stakeholders. Additionally, we support reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preventing marine pollution. If this project is successfully adopted in other tourist spots, together we can restore the sustainability of Indonesia's environment, starting from Besakih.
The Sukla Project combines conventional and non-conventional waste management methods, utilizing technology and engaging the local community. This initiative not only provides economic value but also aims to enhance public education on waste management.
To achieve these targets, the Sukla Project implements three main solutions with the concept of a circular economy.
The Sukla Project combines conventional and non-conventional waste management methods, utilizing technology and engaging the local community. This initiative not only provides economic value but also aims to enhance public education on waste management.
To achieve these targets, the Sukla Project implements three main solutions with the concept of a circular economy.
RDF Technology
Technology for processing residual waste into RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel). This technology can improve sorting efficiency and effectively convert residual waste into co-firing coal fuel, providing a renewable energy solution, capable of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Innovating Eco-Friendly Products
Innovating friendly eco-products from low-value plastic and promoting the use of these products to HORECA businesses (Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafés), fostering sustainable tourism, and economic growth in Bali.
Empowerment Through Education and Workshops
Education to increase awareness among the local community and temple pilgrims in Besakih Village to manage waste at its source.
Changemakers Running The Project
Wastehub Alam Lestari Foundation (Wastehub®️) is a non-profit organization focusing on circular economy and green initiatives in urban and tourism areas. 
Bali Waste Cycle (BWC) is a startup serving as a waste-conscious entity and manager in Bali, with a focus on waste sorting at the source and reducing waste disposed of in landfill. 
Rebricks is a startup that recycles plastic waste into building materials with a mission to create eco-friendly and responsible building materials. 
Wastehub Alam Lestari Foundation (Wastehub®️) is a non-profit organization focusing on circular economy and green initiatives in urban and tourism areas.
Bali Waste Cycle (BWC) is a startup serving as a waste-conscious entity and manager in Bali, with a focus on waste sorting at the source and reducing waste disposed of in landfill.
Rebricks is a startup that recycles plastic waste into building materials with a mission to create eco-friendly and responsible building materials.
Impact Target from Sukla Project
Social Impact
50% of pilgrims and 100% of households receive education on waste management
Environment Impact
Increasing waste management from 7% to 90%, including converting residual waste into environmentally friendly products and RDF.
Economy Impact
Build 11 new waste banks to exchange high-value waste for financial resources.
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