Started with a single piece of plastic… Meet Rahmatulloh: He actively collects plastic waste in the mangroves within one of our communities, helping to keep them clean and protected. Using this plastic, he created a remarkable artwork in the shape of a jellyfish—turning trash into treasure and highlighting the power of creativity. Our partner NGO, GOT BAG Indonesia, supports coastal communities on Java in reducing and preventing plastic pollution. In areas lacking proper waste disposal options, management systems are established, and additional plastic waste is removed from the environment. This empowers inspiring individuals like Rahmatulloh to raise awareness through art. Let’s show him some love in the comments!

„I’m often asked why I’m not afraid to swim in the sea, why I’m not intimidated by the creatures that call it home. Well, I suppose it’s because the sea is where I feel most at home, too. Nowhere else do I experience such freedom and connection to nature. The sea has given me purpose. When I first started swimming in open water, it stopped being just a sport. It became something much bigger, teaching me courage, strength, and endurance. Thanks to the sea, I dare to dream bigger. Surrounded by its incredible beauty, power, and diversity, I can truly quiet my mind and realize what’s most important in life: to embrace this one life we have and never give up on our dreams.“

Dream Big, Start Small 🌊 Pastelab, founded in 2019 in Indonesia, takes small actions that lead to big change. They reimagine plastic waste as a resource and create functional products like soap dishes and accessories out of plastic waste, thoughtfully lending design with sustainability. Their work is a reminder that every small step, no matter how humble, contributes to the larger goal of tackling plastic pollution and reshaping how we value our resources.

Bags made with Ocean Impact Plastic: The plastic for our RE:PET main material is sourced through the clean-up program of our partner NGO, GOT BAG Indonesia, and the collection network of our recycling partner on Java. The focus is on plastic waste collected from coastal areas without proper waste management systems, as well as from the ocean, rivers, and beaches, where it poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems. This approach helps address ocean plastic pollution by targeting key entry points.⁠

From Trash to Treasure – Our partner foundation, GOT BAG Indonesia, finds value where others see waste. Through their clean-up program, participants collect plastic waste from the ocean, coastal environments, and households—not just the easy-to-recycle PET that is fed into the production of our RE:PET material. Other types of plastic are also collected and processed, helping to reduce overall plastic pollution.⁠

Turning Plastic Problems into Purpose: Since 2018, GOT BAG has created travel goods designed for those who care about contemporary design and healthy oceans. Our partner NGO, GOT BAG Indonesia, works alongside coastal communities to tackle plastic pollution by building systems where none exist and collecting materials that are already in the water or at risk of entering the ocean.⁠ ⁠ Backpacks and bags with impact – now at exclusive offers.

Turning Plastic Problems into Purpose: Since 2018, GOT BAG has created travel goods designed for those who care about contemporary design and healthy oceans. Our partner NGO, GOT BAG Indonesia, works alongside coastal communities to tackle plastic pollution by building systems where none exist and collecting materials that are already in the water or at risk of entering the ocean.⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned for what's to come in 2025!

Collecting plastic in Indonesia with purpose: Our partner NGO, GOT BAG Indonesia, operates a clean-up program to collect and process Ocean Impact Plastic. This community-driven and regional focus ensures the program addresses plastic pollution in areas most affected, such as coastal regions without waste management systems, creating change for local communities and ecosystems.

Merry Christmas 🎄