Pascal BORNET’s Post

Transforming Plastic Waste into Stunning Furniture: The Inspiring Story of Sungai Design Plastic pollution is a global crisis, with rivers being a major source of ocean plastic. But one Indonesian organization, Sungai Design, tackles this challenge head-on through innovative design. Sungai Design, an offshoot of the non-profit Sungai Watch, transforms plastic waste collected from Bali's rivers into beautiful, sustainable furniture. Their flagship product is the Ombak lounge chair, made from a sheet material comprising approximately 2,000 discarded plastic bags. Here's how they do it: - Sungai Watch installs floating barriers in Indonesia's rivers to capture plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. They've collected over 1.8 million kg of plastic so far. - The plastic bags are thoroughly cleaned, shredded, and heat-pressed into durable sheets at Sungai Design's facility in Bali. - CNC machines precisely cut the sheets into chair components, minimizing waste. The panels are then assembled using a concealed metal frame. - Each chair contains 28–30 kg of recycled plastic, giving new life to waste that would otherwise pollute the environment. Beyond the impressive engineering, the Ombak chair represents a powerful story of transformation - from river waste to beautiful, functional design. As Sungai Design puts it, "When you choose a chair from our collection, you're not just selecting a piece of furniture; you're embracing the transformation from waste to a beautiful, functional piece of art." This initiative not only cleans up waterways but also paves the way for a circular economy by demonstrating the endless possibilities of repurposing plastic waste. Bravo to Sungai Design for their innovative, impactful work! Other coastal areas and cities can follow Sungai Design's lead in several ways: 1. Implement river plastic capture systems: Install floating barriers and traps to intercept plastic waste before it reaches the ocean, as Sungai Watch has done. 2. Establish plastic recycling facilities: Set up processing plants to clean, shred, and repurpose the collected plastic into new materials and products. 3. Partner with designers and manufacturers: Collaborate with creative minds to develop innovative, high-value products from recycled plastic, like Sungai Design's furniture. 4. Promote a circular economy: Encourage a shift from a linear "take-make-waste" model to a circular system where plastic is continuously reused and recycled. 5. Raise public awareness: Educate and engage the community on the plastic pollution crisis and showcase the transformative potential of recycled plastic. By following Sungai Design's example, other coastal communities can make a tangible impact on plastic pollution while creating meaningful, sustainable products. This approach not only cleans up the environment but also fosters a more circular and resilient economy. #sustainability #ecofriendly #zerowaste #sustainable #plasticfree #recycle #reuse

we need these kind of initiatives to clean our mess, no alien is coming to help us. it should be an academia-private-govt chain to bring these type of initiatives. Supervisors should introduce/support these type of projects with students, universities and private entities should support them, either with seed money or exposures or introduce them to relevant industries and markets and at the end, government should support them by developing supportive policies or buy back from them to support them and reduce tax on such initiatives and let them advertise their businesses at minimal cost. it's not that hard and it's the requirement of time too.#climatechange #wastemanagement #plastic #recycling

Tackling plastic waste is crucial, given its pervasive presence in our daily lives. Although plastic is durable, affordable, and user-friendly, it poses significant environmental challenges. Addressing this issue requires innovative solutions and a shift in societal behaviours, which takes time. As a short-term strategy, we should emphasise circular economic principles to manage waste effectively. This approach promotes recycling, reusing, and reducing plastic use, mitigating its environmental impact while gradually transitioning to more sustainable alternatives.

Sustainable Solutions: Lessons from Indonesia's Eco-Friendly Recycling Practices Through thoughtful initiatives and community engagement, Indonesian communities are pioneering new ways to transform waste into valuable resources. This holistic recycling system minimizes landfill usage, creates economic opportunities, and fosters a culture of sustainability.

This is the practical translation of the word INNOVATION

Supporting efforts like this has become more important than ever! With the brutal weather we have been experiencing lately, we need to keep in mind that our greenhouse gas emitions are still rising. What are we going to do about this? How is our world expected to changed in the next 10-15 years? What can we do to support change?

Transforming waste into wealth. We need more of such initiatives if we plan to leave behind a livable home (Earth) for our next generation.

The importance of recycling and reducing waste.

Great initiative in terms of sustainable innovation, but we shouldn't have the opportunity to innovate from this in the first place! As a society, how do we allow this to happen and what preventative measures do we have in place? Is this due to mindsets, lack of resources (i.e rubbish bins), lack of education...? We can do better and must do better! #sustainability #waste #innovation

Rather than doing personal branding and talking about self every now and then cannot solve the issues and situations like hate speech, I believe people should talk about real world stuff and problems which are there on the ground. How to deal with situations like: 1. Waste Management 2. Climate Change 3. Agriculture 4. Economy 5. Job Market and Jobless growth 6. Labor Reforms 7. Cyber Threats and Much More. It might sound offensive or rude to the community of the people who are on the lines of personal branding and stuff but at least collectively be responsible to talk about the things which keeps utmost importance in the society rather than befooling yourselves and others. #personalbranding #hatespeech #recycle #thoughts #personalopinion