50 Zero Waste Schools in 2026

Intro
After 10 years of working with over 12,000 students in environmental education, we’re proud to introduce the Zero Waste School Program – a transformative solution addressing Indonesia’s waste pollution problem at its source.

The Zero Waste School Program combines hands-on learning experiences and practical changes to school infrastructure. Aligned with the national curriculum, it’s designed to work in any elementary school in Indonesia.

Program Description
In the 12-lesson curriculum, students learn in a fun and engaging way about the causes and consequences of plastic pollution. The program inspires them to reduce single-use plastics and improve their waste separation skills.

To foster lasting changes in schoolchildren’s waste management habits, the program includes:
-Establishing single-use plastic-free canteens
-Implementing a waste separation bin system
-Connecting schools with waste banks for recycling
-Setting up composting facilities to manage organic waste effectively

Impact
A post-program waste audit revealed a reduction in single-use plastic consumption by 81.34% and an 86.66% decrease in residual waste sent to landfills.
Together, we’re working toward zero waste to landfills!

Budgeting
In 2025, we aim to bring the Zero Waste School Program to 100 schools in Denpasar and Badung regencies in Bali. With an estimated cost of USD 10 per student and 250 students per school, the total budget amounts to USD 125,000.

Research shows that the Zero Waste School Program is 10 times more cost-effective than cleaning up plastic waste from beaches, oceans, or rivers. Join us in supporting Zero Waste Schools and help build a cleaner, greener, and healthier Indonesia!

See the impact in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oIUv4OmXCM