After exploring one of Indonesia’s legendary dishes, Gecok Kambing, we now turn to a unique fashion item: recycled tote bags.
What makes this tote bag special is that both its materials and its artwork are entirely the result of local creativity. Therefore, by using it, you are actively contributing to sustainability while supporting an authentic Indonesian creation.
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The Importance of Sustainability
Did you know that sustainability plays a crucial role in our lives? Initially, the concept of sustainability emerged from concerns about environmental degradation. However, over time, it has evolved to encompass not only environmental issues but also economic and social dimensions.
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Sustainability is a concept that emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between fulfilling human needs, preserving the environment, and promoting economic development for the well-being of both present and future generations.
Based on this understanding, there are three key aspects that deserve greater attention:
– Environmental
Utilizing the Earth’s resources responsibly.
-Social
Ensuring equal opportunities for everyone to live better lives without discrimination.
-Economic
Promoting long-term economic growth that does not neglect or harm environmental and social aspects.
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Exploring Sustainability with Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro
Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro embraces the positive impact of the sustainability concept in its business practices. Both guests and heartists (employees) are encouraged to care about maintaining environmental, social, and economic balance.
Several initiatives have been implemented, including:
-Providing free bicycles for guests.
-Recycling HDPE plastic waste in collaboration with Pastelab to create children’s toys.
-Encouraging all heartists to actively participate in sustainability programs.
– Repurposing unused towels into merchandise items.
-Recycling old linens into unique and attractive tote bags.
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Unique Recycled Tote Bags as a Tangible Example from Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro
Unused linens are common in the hotel industry, often due to discoloration, holes, or thinning. Therefore, our heartists carefully select the best linens to ensure high-quality materials for recycling.
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The selected fabrics are then handed over to the Difabelzone.id community, Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro’s collaborative partner in recycling fabrics into tote bags. At the workshop, artisan craftsmen with disabilities cut the fabrics according to specified patterns and sizes, then carefully sew them into finished products.
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Finally, the nearly finished tote bags are screen-printed with Urban Figure-themed artwork created by 10 national mural artists.
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The result is a recycled bag featuring artistic designs, neat stitching, and vibrant colors that can serve as a fashion statement. Additionally, owning one means you are supporting sustainability while also contributing to underprivileged children involved with ATFAC.
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A Trust for A Child (ATFAC)
A Trust for A Child is ACCOR Indonesia’s Corporate Social Responsibility program. Established in 2001, ACCOR Hotel Indonesia later entrusted its management to Yayasan Peduli Tunas Bangsa (Peduli Tunas Bangsa Foundation).
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ATFAC aims to improve the welfare of underprivileged children through education and sustainable development initiatives.
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Based on this commitment, ACCOR Indonesia continues to provide the best support for its sponsored children, including scholarships, nutritious lunches from Monday to Friday, traditional dance and music training, and recycling used linens into tote bags, with the proceeds donated to ATFAC.
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These initiatives demonstrate ACCOR’s dedication to contributing to national progress, improving children’s welfare, and shaping their future through ATFAC.
Isn’t it impressive to see a recycled tote bag entirely crafted by local talent? If you’re curious, you can visit Novotel Suites Yogyakarta and speak with our heartists at the lobby.
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Afterwards, you can go to the 10th floor to relax at the 10/10 Pool Bar, enjoy panoramic views of Yogyakarta, sip a signature cocktail, and savor a Margherita Pizza.
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To get a sense of the relaxing atmosphere at 10/10 Pool Bar, you may visit their Instagram accounts: @1010poolbar and @novotelsuitesmalioboro. We also encourage you to follow these accounts for updates and more information.
Source :
https://greennetwork.id/ikhtisar/sustainability-bukan-hanya-tentang-lingkungan-lalu-apa-saja
https://novotel.accor.com/a/en/great-escape-magazine/news-and-events/sustainable-hotels.html
https://www.atfac.org/about_us
https://www.parentsguide.co/atfac-menyambut-anak-asuh-angkatan-xi
