Help us turning plastic waste into arts while blending with nature in Pangandaran, West Java, Indonesia

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  Description

  Hello Everyone! Great to see you here. My name is Edy, and I’m an artist dedicated to transforming plastic waste into meaningful art. By using plastic waste as our primary material, we aim to amplify awareness about its negative impact on our precious planet as well as its benefits while we turn them into something else.
  
  Before we dive further, let me share a bit about myself. I’m Edy, from Berastagi, Medan, North Sumatra. For over 20 years, I've traveled throughout Indonesia, leading campaigns on environmental education, arts, organic farming, and home industries. Currently, I’m based in the beautiful village of Cinta Karya, in Cikubang, Parigi, Pangandaran, West Java.
  
  In this village, we’re taking our work in exciting new directions that combine adventure, education, and environmental stewardship. I'm collaborating with two amazing individuals, Jaka Permana and Juni Marlina, who are helping bring this vision to life.
  
  Our mission here is to continuously innovate by turning different types of waste into beautiful art. Beyond that, we’re also involved in organic farming, carpentry, empowering locals to sustainably use nearby natural resources, creating educational content, and engaging in community projects like beach and environmental cleanups. We’re also in the planning process of building a unique treehouse made entirely from waste materials – a perfect spot to relax, connect with nature, and learn.
  
  This place is a true hidden gem. Surrounded by lush forests, blue colored rivers, and numerous caves, it’s ideal for anyone with a spirit of adventure!
  
  One more thing, your might want to bring your visa during your visitation as it will need to be approved by the village Headman for administrative purposes. Please also note that all activities conducted during the work will be documented for educational purposes and shared online in the form of short documentary videos.
  
  Let’s join together to make our Earth smile! 😊

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Hospitality/Tourism
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Culture

  

  Sustainability

  

  Videography

  

  Architecture

  

  Carpentry

  

  Gardening

  

  Photography

  

  Plant care

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Hiking

  

  Nature

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Camping
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Indonesia consists of many islands which make us rich in cultures. Living in a village far from a city, will give you an experience you will never had before. While helping the earth by learning about how to turn any kind of waste material into arts.

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  Help

  Here, we offer a variety of activities, including:
  
  - Transforming organic and non-organic waste into art
  - Creating video content
  - Cleaning up trash and waste from nearby beaches and rivers
  - Practicing chemical-free, pesticide-free farming
  - Carpentry
  - Painting with plastic waste
  
  Please note that all activities conducted above OR during the work will be documented for educational purposes and shared online in the form of short documentary videos.
  
  We also warmly welcome visitors who would like to bring seeds from your country, so we can learn together how to grow them here. These seeds are strictly for personal consumption, not for commercial purposes. Please also be mindful of any restrictions on bringing certain seeds into Indonesia.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Indonesian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I love meeting people from around the world because it allows us to appreciate the rich diversity of cultures. Through these exchanges, we can broaden our perspectives, become more open to differences, and learn about the unique values each of us holds. Culture is wonderfully vast, and language is, of course, a big part of it. Let’s share knowledge by learning each other’s languages and getting to know one another better!
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  Accommodation

  Guest House
  
  Our guest house is located beside a stunning blue river (yes, it’s truly blue!). It features two private rooms, each with its own bathroom, and two unique kitchen options: a modern kitchen and a traditional kitchen, where guests can enjoy experiencing village-style cooking.
  
  Electricity is powered by our solar panels. Since we’re about 1km from the village, Wi-Fi is not currently available at the guest house, but you’re welcome to use Wi-Fi at our other house in the village whenever needed.
  
  We provide three meals daily, based on available ingredients. No worries – we happily accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets. Meals are free, and we cook together as a family! We’d love to share in learning each other’s favorite dishes.

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  What else ...

  Feel free to enjoy your own time exploring the area! We’d be happy to recommend some must-see spots, from hidden caves filled with crystals and sparkling blue rivers to lush forests – perfect for fueling your sense of adventure.
  
  Our email: gintingta60@gmail.com, in case you need to ask us about any questions you have in mind. We would be very happy to answer :)

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We could accommodate lots of cars and motorcycles in the village area, and 15-minute walking to the place.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We are open for those of you animal lovers to bring your pets to our place!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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