Impact Spotlight
320 tons of waste collected
Recycling to serve 563 households from three villages
756 liters of diesel oil saved every month
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Fishing communities in the Anambas Islands, a collection of 255 islands in the Riau Archipelago of the South China Sea between Singapore and Borneo, are some of the largest waste contributors to the Indonesian Oceans. Yet, these communities also rely heavily on the oceans for their livelihood. Their remote location means limited access to education, electricity, and connection to the rest of the world. Meanwhile, the region lacks integrated waste management facilities, so to get rid of any waste, residents either burn or dump directly into the ocean.
““When we focus on addressing the issue of waste, often we overlook the amount of energy required to process the waste. Honnold Foundation’s support in providing solar energy will greatly reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and energy inequalities in Anambas Islands where access to electricity is very limited.”
HF Partnership
The Honnold Foundation has partnered with the Anambas Foundation to bring the first ever waste management facility to the Riau Archipelago. Serving 563 households, the solar powered recycling center will offer education around the importance of waste management to conservation and health, provide training for upcycling waste into marketable products, and ultimately, generate additional income for residents by offering cash payments for waste.
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