At the COCO Social Fund, we are always looking for better ways to coexist with the environment. Recently, we had the honor of being invited to a space that feels both familiar and revolutionary: Umah Pupa Farm in Gianyar.
Wrapped in an Earth Day celebration titled “From Waste to Worth,” this gathering wasn’t just an event; it was a deep dive into a living cycle that turns “discarded” into “new life”.
The Magic of the Black Soldier Fly (BSF)
The heart of the experience was getting to know Umah Pupa‘s nature-based approach to organic waste management. Instead of seeing waste as a problem to be buried, the team there sees it as a resource.
We didn’t just watch from the sidelines—we got our hands dirty! Our team took part in:
- Hands-on Processing: Learning exactly how Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology breaks down organic waste in real-time.
- Feeding the Cycle: Using maggots, the byproduct of Black Soldier Fly (BSF), to provide high-quality feed for fish.
- Nurturing the Soil: Completing the cycle by using frass (BSF fertilizer) to give nutrients back to the earth during a planting activity.
A Circular Connection for Bali
It is inspiring to see how this cycle connects directly to our food systems and our everyday lives. At Coco Social Fund, we believe that the solutions for a sustainable Bali already exist in nature; we just need the collaboration and the technology to bring them to life.
Sharing stories and ideas around the fire with the Umah Pupa Team reminded us that meaningful change happens when communities connect. As Edwin Lubis, Founder of Umah Pupa, mentioned in his invitation, these encounters open pathways toward better solutions for the environment and the people around us.
Growing Together
Our visit to Bona, Blahbatuh was more than just a field trip, it was a glimpse into the future of the circular economy in Bali. We are incredibly grateful for the time and knowledge shared by the Umah Pupa team.
Every small step, like processing organic waste or planting a new seedling with frass, is part of a collective effort to care for our Earth. We look forward to seeing how these ideas and collaborations will grow into impactful reality for our village and beyond.