Green-Books.org

What Green-Books.org does

Green-Books.org is a non-profit organization (legally registered as Green-Books.org z.s. in Prague, Czech Republic in 2014, with the Indonesian foundation Yayasan Green Books Indonesia established in Denpasar, Bali in 2019) that delivers environmental education to Indonesian school children. Its operations are built on three pillars: an experiential eco-education curriculum, training of local teachers, and the provision of eco-friendly school infrastructure including reusable foodware, water filters, composting facilities, and waste-separation bins. The organization targets Indonesian elementary school children — primarily grades 4-6 — and reaches them through a network of 100+ schools spanning at least 10 provinces, with documented outputs of 17,591 eco-educational books distributed, 454 teachers trained, and 24,403+ children engaged.

The program suite includes the Zero Waste School Program (a 12-lesson curriculum on plastic pollution, comprehensively refreshed in 2024 for national-curriculum alignment), the Single-Use Plastic Free School Program (delivered with Making Oceans Plastic Free), the Sea Hero Program / Pahlawan Samudra (with Plastic Bank Indonesia), PELITA (a free online teacher training course), the Climate Fresk workshop (where Green-Books.org is an official facilitator), and Eco-Activities for Family (a bilingual at-home program). Curriculum methodology is a three-phase experiential framework (Evocation – Realization of meaning – Reflection), with content translated and localized into Indonesian. Pilot impact metrics report an 81.34% reduction in single-use plastic consumption and an 86.66% reduction in landfill residual waste at participating schools.

Green-Books.org operates entirely on donations; it sells no products or services. Donation tiers range from USD 30 (Zero Waste Lunch Set) to USD 250 (environmental books and materials for 30 children), supplemented by institutional grants from the EU/German Government "Rethinking Plastics" program, SEZ Baden-Württemberg, Postcode Lotterie, and Plastic Bank / Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Go-to-market is community-led — local teachers and community leaders enroll through the online platform and implement programs directly in schools — augmented by peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, CSR partnerships with Bali-based hospitality operators such as Six Senses, OK Divers Resort, Viceroy Bali, and Melia Bali, and channel partnerships with local Dinas Pendidikan (Education Departments).

Name

Green-Books.org

Legal name

Green-Books.org z.s.

Website

https://green-books.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Green-Books.org is a non-profit organization delivering eco-education curriculum, teacher training, and green infrastructure upgrades to 100+ schools across Indonesia, reaching over 24,000 children via donation-funded programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Environmental Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation) (EDAMABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste, Recycling & Sustainability Services (EDAEAAAF), Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA), Sustainability, Waste Reduction & Composting Programs (EDALADAL)

Keywords

• Environmental education programs
• Teacher training services
• Sustainability curriculum
• School infrastructure upgrades
• Nonprofit eco-education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization operates entirely on donations from public supporters. 100% of public donations go directly into supporting eco-educational programs. Multiple fundraising campaigns including peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate partnerships, and international donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Green-Books.org develops and delivers environmental education programs (curriculum, activities, and printed/online eco-books) for Indonesian school children, trains local teachers and community educators to implement them, and upgrades participating schools with eco-friendly infrastructure such as reusable foodware, waste-sorting bins, water filters, and composting systems. All programs are offered free of charge to schools and educators, funded entirely by public donations and grants.

Product overview

Green-Books.org is a nonprofit organization operating a unified environmental education platform for Indonesian children, combining three pillars: eco-education curriculum for kids, local educator training, and eco-friendly infrastructure. The core offering consists of Eco-Libraries (physical book collections in schools and communities), the Zero Waste School Program (comprehensive 12-lesson curriculum on plastic pollution), and the Eco-Activities for Family (bilingual online activities). Supporting programs include PELITA teacher training, the Single-Use Plastic Free School Program, Sea Hero Program with Plastic Bank, Biodiversity Conservation activities, Climate Change Education, and Climate Fresk workshops. Green incentives (Tasini reusable bags, Nazava water filters, Zero Waste Lunch Kits) are provided as rewards for program completion. The organization reached over 100 schools across Indonesia with 17,591 eco-educational books, 454 teachers trained, and 24,403 children reached.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zero Waste School Program: Program combining hands-on learning experiences and practical changes to schools to reduce single-use plastic waste.
• Single-Use Plastic Free School Program
• PELITA
• Eco-Activities for Family
• Program Pahlawan Samudra
• Green Kids Global Connect

Products and services

• Eco-Libraries / Eco-Education Centers Establishment of physical eco-libraries stocked with environmental education books for children, set up in schools, communities, and orphanages across Indonesia to awaken children's curiosity about nature.
• Zero Waste School Program Comprehensive 12-lesson school program teaching causes and consequences of plastic pollution, inspiring reduction of single-use plastic and improving waste-sorting practices. Includes establishment of single-use plastic free canteens, waste-sorting systems, connections to waste banks, and composting facilities.
• Green Educators Course Offline advanced training workshop for top-engaged Eco-Library coordinators, providing in-depth training in environmental education methodologies and experiential learning delivery.
• PELITA (Pendidikan Pelestarian Lingkungan Sekitar) Online Teacher Training Course Free online teacher training course based on global Education for Sustainability, featuring world-renowned sustainability videos translated into Indonesian language to train local educators on environmental education implementation.
• Eco-Activities for Family Bilingual (Indonesian/English) online program of family-oriented eco-activities covering biodiversity conservation, waste management, and climate change, including Eco-Poster, Who am I quiz, origami birds, microplastics artwork, bio decomposition experiments, up-cycled PET bottle toys, Plastic Island videos, endangered species songs, and puppet plays.
• Single-Use Plastic Free School Program School program partnering with local Dinas Pendidikan offices to deliver 12 learning activities that change plastic habits; provides teacher training and eco-friendly product incentives including refillable water bottles, Nazava XL water filters, and reusable Tasini bags.
• Sea Hero Program (Program Pahlawan Samudra) Ocean Hero Program developed with Plastic Bank Indonesia to educate elementary school students about reducing single-use plastic and recycling habits; provides recycling infrastructure access at schools for students, families, teachers, and surrounding communities.
• Coral Reef Snorkeling Experience for School Children Field-trip snorkeling program for school children, including pool-based snorkeling training at OK Divers Resort, boat transport to coral reef areas, and reflection sessions led by Livingseas coral conservation experts.
• Climate Fresk Workshop Collaborative facilitator-led workshop based on IPCC report data, where participants learn causes and consequences of climate change, connect with like-minded people, and are inspired to take action.
• Green Kids Global Connect International student exchange program connecting students from different cultural backgrounds to exchange ideas on addressing environmental issues, piloted between SD Saraswati Sukawati (Bali) and Labyrinth School (Brno, Czech Republic).
• Zero Waste School Program (Updated 2024) Major 2024 update of the Zero Waste School Program, comprehensively redesigned for scalability across Indonesian elementary schools; 12-lesson curriculum on plastic pollution aligned with the national curriculum and combined with hands-on eco-friendly infrastructure improvements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81.34% reduction in single-use plastic consumption at pilot Zero Waste Schools
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Making Oceans Plastic FreecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Single-Use Plastic Free School and Family Programs. Specializes in behavioral change and impact measurement. Collaborated on pilot programs in Malang, Mataram, and Lombok Barat reaching 3,015 students.
• Plastic Bank IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of Ocean Heroes Program (Pahlawan Samudra) providing 12 lessons for grades 1-3 and 12 lessons for grades 4-6 SD. Includes recycling infrastructure access at schools. Partnered with Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
• Sungai WatchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiver trash barrier cleanup program involving SDN 9 Pedungan students. Students witnessed 15kg of plastic collected daily from small river flowing to mangroves.
• LivingseasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoral reef conservation nonprofit providing experts for snorkeling program reflection sessions and coral reef restoration program enrollment opportunities for students.
• OK Divers ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided pool facilities for snorkeling training and boat transport to coral reef areas for school snorkeling experiences.
• Mercy Corps / Permatil Timor LesteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrained 8 educators from Timor Leste for Single-Use Plastic Free School Program. Approved and supported by Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports of Timor Leste, reaching thousands of students.
• Six Senses Uluwatu BaliminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury resort partner listed in partner acknowledgements on website.
• Love Bali TeesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBali-based partner logo displayed on website.
• Green School BaliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the Green Educators Course inviting three most engaged Eco-Library coordinators for training.
• Labyrinth School BrnominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Czech Republic for Green Kids Global Connect program connecting students across cultures.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Green School Bali: K-12 environmental school in Bali that operates its own sustainability curriculum and hosts Green-Books.org's Green Educators Course. Highly comparable mission (eco-education for Indonesian students) and overlapping geography, though delivered via a tuition-based private school model rather than donations.
• IDEP Foundation: Indonesian environmental education and community development nonprofit delivering permaculture, waste management, and sustainability training to schools and rural communities in Bali and beyond — closely aligned curriculum and target audience to Green-Books.org.
• Making Oceans Plastic Free: Co-developer of Green-Books.org's Single-Use Plastic Free School and Family Programs, specializing in behavioral change and impact measurement in Indonesia. Operates near-identical school-based plastic reduction interventions across the same geographies (Malang, Mataram, Lombok Barat).
• Plastic Bank Indonesia: Strategic co-development partner on the Sea Hero / Pahlawan Samudra program and a global plastic-recovery social enterprise. Comparable because it also mobilizes schools and communities in Indonesia around single-use plastic reduction and operates with a similar impact-measurement orientation.
• Sungai Watch: Indonesia-based environmental nonprofit deploying river trash barriers and community clean-up programs that engage schools and students — including SDN 9 Pedungan with Green-Books.org. Comparable as a Bali-headquartered nonprofit mobilizing youth around plastic pollution.
• Livingseas: Coral reef conservation nonprofit providing expert sessions and reef restoration enrollment for Green-Books.org students. Comparable mission of delivering marine environmental education to Indonesian schoolchildren and operating field-based learning experiences.

Broad incumbents

• Plastic Pollution Coalition: Global NGO coalition focused on ending plastic pollution through education, advocacy, and corporate engagement. Operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth but shares Green-Books.org's single-use plastic reduction narrative and school-based outreach orientation.
• Wildlife Conservation Society Indonesia: Large international conservation NGO running environmental education programs across Indonesian schools and communities. A scaled incumbent comparable to Green-Books.org on biodiversity and conservation curriculum delivery, with far greater institutional resources.

Emerging players

• Bye Bye Plastic Bags: Bali-born environmental NGO campaigning against single-use plastic and educating youth in Indonesia. Smaller and more advocacy-focused than Green-Books.org, but operates in the same Bali/Indonesia plastic-education niche with overlapping donor audiences.

Others

• Nazava Water Filters: Indonesia-based social enterprise that supplies the ceramic water filters Green-Books.org bundles into its Zero Waste School donation tiers. Comparable as an Indonesia-rooted impact-driven organization with overlapping CSR distribution and donor ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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