Tag: Indonesia
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Monster house is topped with a pair of tilted shipping containers
Because the house will be an icon in the middle of a forest, so why not?
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Incredible artisanal cakes are decorated like mini-terrariums
Love succulents? Well, you can also find the edible, frosted kind as decorations on these one-of-a-kind cakes.
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New micro-library's facade is clad with 2,000 recycled ice cream containers
Built over an existing neighborhood site for gatherings, this new small-scale building will host a number of functions, including that of a small community library.
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Infographic reveals how tuna industry is tainted by abuse
Tuna producers are notorious for unethical labor and unsustainable fishing. It's time to learn more and take action.
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Google to encircle the globe with internet balloons next year
The ring of giant Project Loon balloons will bring data service to people living below.
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We Breathe What We Buy: How palm oil is driving air pollution in Asia
The fires used to clear land for new palm oil plantations are out of control this year, and much of Asia is cloaked in a sickening haze. It's time to realize the cost of our global addiction to palm oil.
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The fire that’s polluting more than all of the U.S.
Daily emissions from Indonesia’s forest fires surpass the entirety of the U.S. economy.
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Major Indonesian palm oil producer commits to strong forest protection policy
'She’s not a fan,' campaign officially ends with environmental commitment from a major Indonesian palm oil producer.
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At jungle school, rescued orangutans learn the skills they need to survive in the wild
This special school prepares orangutans recovered from the illegal pet trade to be reintroduced into the wild.
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Conservation group gets into the rubber business to save the rainforest
100,000 acres of Sumatran rainforest to be protected in Indonesia by a new type of zoning, which will generate sustainable revenue from non-timber forest products.
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Palm oil isn’t the only junk food ingredient threatening Indonesia’s forests
Much attention has been paid to the role of palm oil in the loss of Indonesian forests, but plans for other plantations are more bad news.
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After drone footage of forest destruction goes viral, another palm oil firm promises to go deforestation-free
Palm oil producer Astra Agro Lestari seems to have gotten the message after a Forest Heroes campaign targeted their parent company’s luxury hotels.
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Drone footage shows what rainforest destruction really looks like
Forest Heroes captures the environmental impact of a palm oil company in Indonesia on camera.
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How rainforest destruction hides in our clothes
Dissolving wood pulp, used to make popular fabrics like rayon, can contribute to deforestation.
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Sublime recycled brass jewelry echoes nature's genius
Repurposed brass becomes a stunning array of wearable forms that are inspired by nature.
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It's National Doughnut Day -- but the big chains are still destroying rainforests
Join the Forest Heroes campaign to call on these companies to stop driving deforestation before it's too late!
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Winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize tackles illegal palm oil companies in Indonesia
From palm oil invaders to adorable Sumatran rhinos, this story about a recent environmental victory will inspire you.
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Refined and reclaimed plywood furniture by Ivan Christianto
Created using materials found on long walks through the city, these pieces are elegant yet still down-to-earth.
