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Summary

This video highlights the environmental contributions of two key figures in Indonesia's conservation efforts. D Hus Dow Willie, a surfer, presenter, and environmentalist, founded the Indonesia Ocean Pride Foundation to address ocean plastic waste and marine pollution. His initiatives include recycling programs, educational campaigns, and collaborations with the UN. Fifi Raharja, a former property developer, became an environmental activist after tackling pollution in Bali. She founded the Bersinar Waste Bank to promote recycling and educate communities, using trash as currency and encouraging local economies. Both have made significant impacts in preserving Indonesia's seas and environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 D Hus Dow Willie was born on March 8th, 1980 in Kort, Australia, and is a surfer, presenter, and environmentalist.
• 😀 His passion for surfing and concern about ocean plastic waste led him to take action to safeguard Indonesia's seas.
• 😀 D Hus Dow Willie founded the Indonation Ocean Pride Foundation to address plastic waste in the ocean and promote marine conservation.
• 😀 The foundation runs several programs, including plastic waste recycling, microplastic education, and sustainable lifestyle campaigns.
• 😀 D Hus Dow Willie collaborates with the United Nations to support global marine conservation efforts and tackle ocean pollution.
• 😀 Fifi Rara was born on July 19th, 1964, in Bandung, West Java, and became involved in environmental activism in 2008 after witnessing severe pollution in Bali.
• 😀 Fifi Rara founded the Bersinar Waste Bank in the 2010s, focusing on recycling garbage from the Chum River and raising awareness in local communities.
• 😀 The Bersinar Waste Bank allows people to exchange trash for essential goods like books, rice, and oil, stimulating the local economy.
• 😀 Fifi Rara's educational campaigns encourage people not to burn trash or dump it into rivers and provide workshops on repurposing waste.
• 😀 As of 2018, around 7,000 people were using the Bersinar Waste Bank, and Fifi continues to lobby for government support to address waste management issues.

Q & A

What motivated D Hus Dow Willie to start environmental activism?

D Hus Dow Willie was motivated by his concern about plastic waste in the ocean and the declining condition of Indonesia's seas, which he observed while pursuing his passion for surfing.

What is the focus of the Indonation Ocean Pride Foundation founded by D Hus Dow Willie?

The foundation focuses on tackling plastic waste in the ocean, promoting recycling programs, educating about microplastics, and encouraging sustainable lifestyles. It also collaborates with the United Nations on waste and marine conservation.

What specific marine issues does D Hus Dow Willie aim to address through his foundation?

D Hus Dow Willie aims to address plastic waste, marine pollution, and the protection of marine life. He is particularly concerned about the declining fish numbers and the overall health of Indonesia's seas.

How does D Hus Dow Willie encourage people to engage in ocean conservation?

He encourages people to engage in ocean conservation by promoting fun activities like diving, which allow individuals to connect with the sea while learning about its importance and the need to protect it.

What inspired Fifi Raharja to start her environmental activism?

Fifi Raharja was inspired to start her activism after her husband’s property acquisition in Bali was affected by severe pollution. The polluted land prompted her to research solutions for waste management and its impact on the local environment.

What is the Bersinar Waste Bank, and how does it work?

The Bersinar Waste Bank is an initiative founded by Fifi Raharja that focuses on recycling and waste management. People can exchange garbage for essential goods like books, rice, and oil. The bank helps clean up polluted areas like the Chum River and educates local communities on recycling.

How does the Bersinar Waste Bank stimulate the local economy?

The Bersinar Waste Bank stimulates the local economy by purchasing goods from local residents and exchanging these goods for trash brought in by others. This creates a local currency system where waste is treated as a form of value.

What role does education play in Fifi Raharja’s waste management campaigns?

Education is central to Fifi Raharja’s campaigns. She conducts workshops to teach people about the importance of recycling, how to repurpose trash into marketable goods, and how to avoid polluting rivers and the environment.

How many people were using the Bersinar Waste Bank as of 2018?

As of 2018, around 7,000 people were using the services of the Bersinar Waste Bank, actively participating in its recycling and waste exchange programs.

What challenges does Fifi Raharja face in her environmental activism?

One of the challenges Fifi Raharja faces is lobbying local government support for waste management, as more waste is being discarded into rivers like the Chum River than is being collected and processed.