Earth Day Bali: Sustainable Surfwear & Ocean Protection | Ninefoot 🌎

This Earth Day feels different in Bali.

With the gradual closure of the Suwung landfill near Serangan and new government policies, residents and businesses are now required to separate waste at the source. It marks an important shift toward a more circular system — and a reminder that real change starts with everyday habits.

Bali has become home to a global community of creatives, entrepreneurs, and brands working toward more responsible ways of living and producing.

At Ninefoot, we are part of that movement.

We design surfwear using recycled materials like ECONYL® and incorporate deadstock fabrics whenever possible — reducing waste while creating pieces made to last. But sustainability goes beyond materials.

It starts with education.
 And it starts on land.

Ocean Pollution in Bali — A Growing Problem

During the rainy season, plastic pollution becomes highly visible across Bali’s coastline.

Rivers carry waste directly into the ocean, affecting beaches and surf conditions — especially on the west coast. While some pollution comes from ocean currents, much of it originates locally, where waste is not properly managed.

For surfers, this is a reality that can’t be ignored.

Sungai Watch — Stopping Plastic Before It Reaches the Ocean

Organizations like Sungai Watch are tackling the issue at its source.

By installing river barriers and organizing daily cleanups, they intercept plastic waste before it reaches the sea. Through their design arm, Sungai Design, collected plastic is transformed into furniture and functional objects — turning pollution into purpose.

WEDOO — Recycling Systems in Bali

WEDOO focuses on local solutions.

They design small-scale recycling machines that allow communities and businesses to process plastic waste on-site. We collaborated with them to create our store logo and bench from recycled materials — proving that waste can become something meaningful.

Potato Head — Zero-Waste Hospitality in Bali

Potato Head Beach Club is leading by example with a zero-waste system.

At Desa Potato Head, waste is sorted, recycled, and reused within their own facility. Materials are transformed into furniture and design elements, showing how circular systems can work at scale in hospitality.

Indosole — Sustainable Footwear from Recycled Materials

Indosole turns waste into everyday products.

By repurposing discarded materials into durable footwear, they demonstrate how sustainability can be both accessible and scalable.

Magi Farm — Regenerative Farming in Bali

Magi Farm is rethinking how food is grown and consumed in Bali. Built around regenerative agriculture, they focus on working with nature — not against it — creating systems that restore soil, support local ecosystems, and produce clean, nourishing food.

It’s a reminder that sustainability starts from the ground up, and that the way we grow things matters just as much as what we create.

Tarum Bali — Natural Dye, Real Process

Tarum Bali brings textile production back to its roots. Since 2001, they’ve been using natural dyes made from plants grown on their own land, replacing synthetic chemicals with a slower, more intentional process. It takes more time, more care, and more patience — but it preserves both the environment and the cultural knowledge behind traditional dyeing.

A different way of creating, one that respects where materials come from.

Why This Matters

Sustainability is not a trend — it’s a responsibility.

From river cleanups to recycled materials and circular systems, change happens through collective action.

At Ninefoot, every piece we create begins in the ocean.
And protecting it means protecting what moves us 🌊

If you’re working on a project that aligns with this vision, we’d love to hear from you — feel free to reach out and share your story with us. 🌿