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Ocean Plastic

Niskala – Tackling Plastics in Bali

We were very fortunate in 2017, to have been involved in facilitating the identification and transfer of a significant donation from a Central Coast (NSW, Australia) resident, Lisa Hackett, to Niskala, a Bali-based NGO.  

Niskala is tackling plastics in Bali through focusing on its’ goal of zero waste traditional ceremonies and religious gatherings’. The project is currently in its pilot stage, starting with the preparation and installation of recycling bins in Denpasar’s ‘Jaganatha Temple’. Much of the money raised was borne from a call for crowd funding and a presentation to the UN. Click here to read more.  The Temple’s stakeholders and the Balinese Government are both on board and providing their full support for this proactive, insightful, and locally grown idea.

As outlined by Niskala in their background research, 8 out of 10 people worldwide describe themselves as religious, providing significant opportunity to implement environmental actions into the traditions and teachings. The former UN Secretary, General Ban Ki-moon identified religion as playing a critical role in protecting the environment.  Niskala have identified that Balinese Hindus perform over 2,000 ceremonies per year resulting in hundreds of tons of waste (organic and plastics), which is exacerbated by the fact that the island is becoming increasingly middle class.

View Niskala’s inspiring you tube HERE for more details about the project and their vision.

The Balinese experience life by living equally in two worlds – Niskala - ‘the invisible spirit world’ and Sekala - ‘the seen physical world’. They also live closely with the philosophy of the Tri Hita Karana: harmony with god, people, and nature.

Lisa’s contribution, amongst others who have also donated, is assisting Niskala to reach its goal to make a difference on the island of Bali, and therefore to the global marine environment. Thank you, Lisa, for your contribution! Thanks also to Niskala and the team for your motivation to bring the first phase of the project to fruition, and vision for such a worthy, impactful cause - we look forward to supporting you and encouraging more people to donate to the project into the near future.

If you are interested in supporting Niskala please contact Patricia. Thanks for your interest!

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  • Events & Sessions
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    • Online & Face to Face Sound Meditations
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    • Whale Trips - Hervey Bay, QLD 2022
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