THE PUNCH • FEATURES
An Insider Look at Bali's
Best Responsible & Sustainable
Businesses
An Insider Look at
Bali's Best Responsible & Sustainable Businesses
Join us behing-the-scenes of Bali's top responsible destinations, esteemed brands, and reliable suppliers. From hotels and restaurants to bars, beach clubs, spas, and stores, The Punch invites you to take a different look of the island's vibrant tourism landscape. Our platform pays tribute to responsible enterprises, highlighting their exceptional journeys and unique commitment to sustainability. Explore the stories and initiatives that make these destinations, brands, and suppliers stand out in Bali's conscientious business community.
DESTINATIONS
WELLNESS • UBUD
Ancient Wisdom,
Modern Impact: The Healing Power
of Tradition & Care at Fivelements Industry
Founded in 2007, this eco-conscious retreat fuses healing practices, plant-based cuisine, and sacred arts with a deep respect for nature, offering guests a profound journey toward well-being.
WELLNESS • NUSA LEMBONGAN
What sets Spring Spa
Nusa Lembongan Apart in the
Wellness Industry
Spring Spa Bali has established itself as a premier destination for those seeking rejuvenation and relaxation. Among its various locations, the Nusa Lembongan spa reflects the very essence of what Spring Spa represents—luxury, wellness, and a profound connection to nature.
STORES • AROUND BALI
Cove: How to Celebrate Island Life
Through Carefully Curated Treasures
Founded by Lisa, Cove brings together a love for fashion, sustainability, and a desire to create a space that feels like home. Today, with locations in Berawa, Bingin, and Seminyak, Cove has become a beloved destination for those seeking beautiful, conscious products.
HOTELS • LEMBONGAN
Hydroponic Garden: Enhancing Freshness on a Remote Island
To combat logistic challenges and maintain a high standard of culinary excellence, Batu Karang resort has implemented an innovative solution – a hydroponic garden.
HOTELS • BINGIN
Mahi-Mahi Bingin:
Sustainable CliffSide Suites
Perfect for those seeking a gathering place for friends and family or a romantic getaway for two, Mahi Mahi Bingin offers luxurious suites with magnificent views.
CAFÉ • CANGGU
Embracing Mindful Living:
The Bokashi Experience
Drawing inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, Bokashi offers a serene escape from the frenetic pace of everyday life.
RESTAURANT • UBUD
Locavore NXT: Sustainable
Culinary Excellence
Located in the heart of Bali, Locavore NXT is more than just a restaurant; it's a unique destination that's transforming the dining experience. Here, you can embark on an extraordinary culinary journey filled with delicious flavors and creative, sustainable dishes.
RESTAURANT & BAR • CANGGU
Lulu Bistrot: Empowering & Supporting Local Talents in Bali
Lulu encourages creativity and collaboration, allowing the local team to bring their unique perspective to their French-inspired menu.
HOTEL • UBUD
Bambu Indah: Circular Practices in a Luxury Environment
Bambu Indah combines the best of antique, innovative bamboo architecture to achieve luxury and circularity in Bali.
HOTEL • CENTRAL BALI
Hideout: Preserving Nature
& Cultural Heritage through Design
For the founders, Hideout represents a departure from the chaos of modern life, a retreat into the timeless embrace of ancient Bali.
HOTEL • UBUD
Bisma Eight: Climate Action, Water Management & Waste Reduction
At Bisma Eight, the ethos revolves around doing everything with heart, acknowledging that there are no shortcuts in their mission.
HOTEL • NORTH UBUD
Buahan: Combining Deep Nature & Sustainable Design
Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape, offers immersive experiences in the untouched part of northern Ubud.
RETREAT • NUSA DUA
Revivo: An Holistic Approach to Wellness in Bali
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort serves as a haven of well-being, offering tailored retreats aimed at nurturing self-awareness and mindfulness, guiding its guests on a journey toward profound mind-body transformation.
RETREAT • CANGGU
Escape Haven: A Luxury Women's Retreat in the Heart of Canggu
Escape Haven allows you to experience freedom from all the responsibilities of daily life, with an experienced, friendly and dedicated Bali retreat team that make you feel like family from the moment you arrive.
RESTAURANT • UBUD
Aperitif: Delivering an Unprecedented Dining Experience
Apéritif Restaurant offers a dining concept that integrates the long-standing European tradition of enjoying a pre-dinner drink and canapés.
BRANDS
BRAND • CLOTHING
MySayang: Mindful
Creation over Mass Production
Bali based brand MySayang is committed to sustainability, authenticity and ethical practices. The brand supports a small coconut and cotton farm in Java where every thread is spinned manually without electricity or pollution.
BRAND • JEWELRY
Olamii: Sustainable Luxury
Jewelry crafted with Purpose
Experience the essence of Bali through Olamii, a sustainable, boutique jewelry brand that encapsulates the spirit of the island.
BRAND • HOME
Kevala & Sara Howards: Circular Ceramics 'Made from Waste'
Discover how a stunning hand-thrown tableware collection composed of materials ranging from 75% to 100% waste is made.
BRAND • HOME
Aora Space: Making Textiles & Furniture using Recycled Plastic
Aora makes textiles and furniture using recycled plastic waste scattered in the oceans, rivers and landscapes.
BRAND • FASHION
Exploring the Art of Natural Dye Process with Rimmba The Brand
Embracing the essence of the Indonesian term "Rimba", RIMMBA invites you on a journey immersed in ethical craftsmanship.
BRAND • HOME
Craft District: Reclaimed, Recycled & Responsibly Sourced Materials
Enhancing the qualities founded in recycled teak and hardwoods, Craft District redesigns materials to offer furniture and home décor.
BRAND • SKINCARE
Fields of Yarrow: Growing Plants & Flowers from their Own Farm
Fields of Yarrow offers an organic and natural skincare line, using the magical ingredients founds in her own farm.
BRAND • HOME
Jia by OCK: A Tale of Craft, Design & Culture
A vision where brands, craftsmen, artisans, designers, communities, and customers come together and support one another.
BRAND • HOME
House of Slim: A Considered & Intimate Furniture Brand
Thoughtfully curating elements, paying homage to era’s past, House Of Slim at its core, is a considered and intimate furniture brand established by Holly Chippindale & Tyler O’Neill.
BRAND • FASHION & HOME
The Find Bali: Producing Small Batches with Conscious Materials
The Find's founder is committed to designing timeless pieces and shares the story and vision of her slow fashion store and brand.
BRAND • FASHION
Faithfull: Continually Investing Time & Resources in Doing Better
From manufacturing choices and supply chains to internal culture and more, Faithfull wants to share some of what they’ve done, what they currently do, and why.
BRAND • ACCESSORIES
Kmana: Refined Ancestral Craftsmanship & Timeless Design
A passion for travel and cross-cultural design unites the founders of Kmana, a Mediterranean couple living in Southeast Asia for the past 10 years.
BRAND • JEWELRY
Padmala Atelier: Creativity, Culture & Idealism
Padmala Atelier was born to share the connection of craft, culture and nature with humanity through architecturally inspired designs to celebrate self-expression.
SUPPLIERS
SUPPLIER • MATERIALS
Altarize: Seeking to Revolutionize the Building Industry
By prioritizing high-performance, locally sourced, and non-toxic materials, Altarize aims to create future-proof building products.
SUPPLIER • MANUFACTURING
Yogi & Boo: Bali's Premier Ethical Clothing Manufacturer
If you are seeking a clothing manufacturer in Bali that prioritizes ethics and sustainability, look no further than Yogi & Boo. This family-owned business has been setting standards in ethical fashion manufacturing since its founding in 1987.
SUPPLIER • MATERIALS
Jia by OCK: Recto Verso w/ Greenman Banana Paper Studio
JIA by OCK latest event, "In Form" is a celebration of pure creativity, where emerging and established designers showcase their imaginative works. In this awaited second volume, Jia presents Naruse Kiyoshi's artistic journey from Greenman Banana Paper Studio.
SUPPLIER • FURNITURE
Sungai Design: Repurposing Plastic Waste into Functional Art pieces
Sungai Design's first product, a chair made from 2,000 plastic bags, highlights their focus on recycling low-value plastics like bags, which are typically non-recyclable in Indonesia.
SUPPLIER • ORGANIC FARM
LYD Organic: Going Beyond Organic & Ecological Agriculture
LYD Organic is a purpose-built farming eco-system in Bedugul, Bali that is built on the foundations of organic permaculture farming.
SUPPLIER • WASTE SOLUTION
WeDoo: Pioneering Sustainable
Solutions for a Circular Economy
WeDoo is at the forefront of revolutionizing waste management
through the manufacturing of innovative waste processing machines.
SUPPLIER & BRAND • GROCERY
Alive: Conscious Commerce <br>& Community Connection
From its inception, Alive has challenged the norms of traditional grocery shopping, creating a path for a more sustainable and equitable future.
SUPPLIER • WATER FILTRATION
Terra Water: Redefining Water Filtration & Responsibility
Terra Water Indonesia stands out as a pioneering force in the field of water filtration, dedicated to reshaping access to safe drinking water while leading the charge for a plastic-free future.
SUPPLIER • WASTE SOLUTION
Chopvalue: Transforming Waste into Valuable Resource
ChopValue, the world’s pioneering circular economy company, is crafting high-performance products from an unexpected source – recycled chopsticks.
SUPPLIER • COMPOSTING
What is the Aerobic Composting Method used by Urban Compost?
As one of the premium composting services in Bali, Urban Compost provides pickup services including reliable bin collection and scheduled pickups up to 3x a week.
CONSULTING • SUSTAINABILITY
Eco Mantra: Environmental Engineering Consulting in Bali
Eco Mantra creates eco-friendly destinations and experiences by integrating unique sustainable design principles.
SUPPLIER • ORGANIC MATTRESSES
Meet Stefan: Founder of Heveya Organic Mattresses
Stefan worked on crafting a sleep system that not only oozed luxury but was inherently comfortable, free from harmful toxins, and sustainable, fashioned from the most exquisite materials available.
SUPPLIER • CARBON OFFSET
Dungbeetle: Ending Greenwashing with Unparalleled Transparency
Dungbeetle actively supports small-scale carbon projects to combat the problem of greenwashing in the carbon market.
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