“A sustainability movement that empowers communities to change their waste behavior through dignity-based exchange systems that result in cleaner, healthier environments“
~ Plastic Exchange mission
Bali has long been known as one of the most beautiful islands, with some of the happiest people, on the planet. While many think of Bali as a magical destination, the local Balinese people had become so dependent on tourism that most families could not even afford to buy rice after the Indonesian borders closed. People were hungry, sad and defeated in many ways. The environment was suffering and so were the people who call Bali home.
That’s when the idea became clear and “Plastic for Rice” a.k.a Plastic Exchange was born.
Within months, villages across Bali became inspired to take action, clean up the environment and restore dignity. The community-driven movement continues to grow through education, action and commitment to the environment, economic prosperity and personal responsibility.
We encourage everyone who loves Bali to join in this historic shift in consciousness while helping empower those who have been so deeply impacted by the global pandemic.
CORE VALUES
At the core of the Plastic Exchange initiative is:
- Dignity: a sense of pride and self-worth that by working together we can create a better future for ourselves
- Prosperity: an ability to alleviate immediate economic hardship and an aim toward longterm success
- Environment: an impactful approach to tackling a major environmental issue through a cultural shift in behaviour
By placing a value on trash = scouring home and hillsides of any plastic waste = people young and old contributing to the sustenance of their households of their own volition and toil = a sense of pride and independence
Be part of the change!!!
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
GUIDING PRINCIPLES are a broad philosophy that encompas the beliefs and values of the initiative. They support the culture where everyone understands what’s important.
- Community Led – organized independently by youth initiatives, newly formed groups, and other existing groups.
- Inward to outward – start cleaning from your own house, yard, road, and work outwards to the rest of your village.
- Trust and Accountability– for the purpose of transparency, track and make available metrics related to collection, financials, and distribution
- Simplicity – Keep It Simple and Sweet (KISS)
