ZeroWaste Center by R.O.L.E. Foundation

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Sharing Ecological Knowledge

The ZeroWaste Center is an environmental skills center run by R.O.L.E. Foundation. Its purpose is to share ecological knowledge & waste management training for local governments, businesses, communities and people, so that they can apply it into their working surroundings and their daily lives. By doing so, the local environment will be improved and the amount of waste ending up in rivers and oceans, or going to landfill will be reduced.

Why We Need to Act

Indonesia is the 2nd BIGGEST POLLUTER IN THE WORLD. Every day, Indonesia produces 130,000 tons of solid and liquid waste. Approximately 50% of this reaches the landfill. The rest is either burned or illegally dumped and bleeds into the ocean. This massive volume of waste entering our oceans and skies threatens any chance of a sustainable future.

WASTE HANDLING – Collected waste in Bali ends up at landfills. Organic and non-organic waste isn’t seperated.

Organic waste (65-80%) in landfills produces methane gas, which contributes 23 times more to global warming than CO2.

GOVERNANCE IN BALI – Most of the 280 councils (Desa) and 850 sub-councils (Banjar) of Bali have few skill sets and knowledge about professional waste management.

There are few exceptions, of course, but this story is very similar across the Archipelago.

LOCAL COMMUNITIES – As there is no waste management system in place, people throw their waste in dry river beds or burn it.

If rubbish bins and collection services would be available, 90% of the people would use them.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH – In the Indonesian schooling system there’s little education about the environment. 

A change of mindset on waste management is needed, and the best place to start growing awareness is among the young generation. 

R.O.L.E. Foundation’s ZeroWaste Programs

Nusa Dua Coral Restoration

Coral reefs, vital for marine biodiversity, are threatened in Indonesia. ZeroWaste Center, in partnership with Bali Blue Harmony, actively restores reefs in Nusa Dua and raises marine conservation awareness to protect these essential ecosystems.

Kids Environmental Classroom

We teach kids aged 9-15 from public schools in South Kuta to apply environmental principles by examining local problems and finding solutions. The aim is to develop longer-term thinking, so they become more aware of their environmental impact in their communities. 

ZeroWaste Soap

R.O.L.E. Foundation up-cycles used soaps from hotels. Women from the local villages are trained and employed to produce it. The up-cycled soaps are distributed to those in need. As a business in the Bali’s hospitality industry, you can join the ZeroWaste Soap program. 

Beach Cleanups

Every month, we do a beach cleanup in south Bali. The collected waste is weighted and brought to the ZeroWaste Center for further separation.

The aim is to bring as least as possible to the landfill, and raise awareness about the value of waste and alternative ways of dealing with waste.

Latest News

Bee the Change: ZeroWaste Center Launches New Station for Stingless Bee Education

The ZeroWaste Center by the R.O.L.E. Foundation continues to expand, and this year it has introduced a new facility called the Bee Cultivation Station, dedicated to providing...

186 Kilograms and Counting: R.O.L.E. Foundation Takes a Stand at Kedonganan Beach

On 5 September 2025, the R.O.L.E. Foundation carried out a beach cleanup initiative at Kedonganan Beach. Approximately 35 participants, consisting of Bali WISE students, R.O.L.E....

A Lionfish Encounter at R.O.L.E. Foundation Coral Garden, Nusa Dua Beach

During one of our recent coral maintenance at the R.O.L.E. Foundation Coral Garden in Nusa Dua Beach, we were treated to an incredible surprise, a lionfish slowly gliding between...

Transforming metal into marine life, one Reefstar at a time

Bali quiet revolution is underway beneath the quiet blue waters of the island. The next chapter of ocean restoration is no longer a dream at R.O.L.E. Foundation’s Coral...

A Tidal Wave of Change: 303 Kilograms of Trash Collected at Tanjung Benoa Beach

On August 15, 2025, the R.O.L.E. Foundation, along with 42 staff members, Bali WISE students, and dedicated volunteers, led a large-scale beach cleanup at Tanjung Benoa Beach,...

The Ocean That Binds Us: How Indonesia’s Seas Unite 17,000 Islands

The first light of dawn spills over the horizon, painting the sky in soft orange and gold. A small fishing boat glides across the calm sea, its wooden hull creaking softly as it...

Next Generation Speaks Up for the Planet

The ZeroWaste Speech Contest returned on Friday, August 8, 2025, bringing together an inspiring group of 29 young speakers. The participants included 25 students from Bali WISE...

Cleaning Up Kelan Beach: Kids Lead the Way to a Greener Future

On July 18, 2025, a collaborative effort was made to clean up Kelan Beach as part of a large-scale beach cleanup initiative. This initiative was spearheaded in collaboration with...

INDONESIA’S REEF SHARKS: THE SILENT GUARDIAN OF OUR SEAS

Imagine diving into the crystal-clear waters of Indonesia, where coral gardens stretch endlessly and colorful fish dart like confetti. Suddenly, a sleek shadow glides by, calm,...

Bali’s Coral Reefs Challenge Nowadays

Bali is famous for its beautiful beaches and underwater world, but today, its coral reefs are facing serious challenges. About 50% of Bal’s Coral Reefs are damage. One big...

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