The magical compositions from our 2024/25 collaborations are now appearing around the world as they are being shared and published here on dontwastemy.energy. They have grown out of experiences, knowledge, discussions, ups and downs, friendships and – out of that … Continue reading Map of Collaboration Projects
Whether Alpine herbs or jungle plants – health begins in nature. Indonesian plant diversity and Swiss precision offer two fascinating ways to boost well-being. But what can the two countries learn from each other? This project is about how two … Continue reading Health Boosters compared – Switzerland meets Indonesia
On Mount Denali, you wouldn’t find much waste because they take very good care of the environment. – A. Roth I did an Interview with a mountaineer that has climbed Denali, Mount Logan and some 7000m Peaks in Pakistan. The … Continue reading Keep the Mountains clean
It feels right to reuse something, instead of buying new. – Customer at Brockito In this article we talk about the second-hand store “Brockito” in Zürich Oerlikon in Switzerland. We conducted an Interview with an employee as well as a … Continue reading Reuse & recycle – Second-hand store
Climate change is no longer a distant warning, it’s disrupting everyday life through sudden floods, extreme rain, and unpredictable weather. Its impacts were felt directly in our homes and communities in Sumatera Barat during the 25th–27th November floods in 2025. … Continue reading Impact of Climate Change In Sumatera Barat
Where cultural heritages meet the world through Batik. A global journey of patterns, stories, and shared creativity coming to life through the language of batik. Why Heratlas? Heratlas is born from a simple belief: cultures grow stronger when they are … Continue reading Heratlas: Intercultural Batik
As the world focuses more on climate change and reducing carbon emissions, the aviation industry is under pressure to become cleaner and more sustainable. In this post you will find out more about the topic. Structure and form of an … Continue reading Sustainable Airplanes
What happens when a simple freezer on a university campus becomes the starting point of a growing coffee business? We often associate innovation with famous entrepreneurs and large amounts of capital. But Tens Coffee (instagram.com) shows that creative ideas can … Continue reading Creativity & Entrepreneurship – Tens Coffee
Do hydrogen-powered drones improve short haul logistics in the future? – An analysis based on the HydroFly Project. As global demand for sustainable transportation grows, companies and researchers are looking for cleaner, more efficient solutions – both on the ground … Continue reading HydroFly
Imagine you can create electricity from just walking! This is possible by using piezoelectric floor tiles in crowded places. We were curious about using piezoelectric floor tiles as an extra source of electricity in India. So, we explored how these … Continue reading Piezoelectric Tiles
Your old stuff isn’t waste it’s raw material. What if the city is the new mine? What is urban mining? Urban mining is the process of recovering valuable materials from broken products, buildings, and infrastructure in cities, rather than extracting … Continue reading Urban mining – The City as a Mine
Electronic Clutch Control (ECC) systems are appearing more often in modern motorcycles and cars, and many professionals are curious about what they can actually offer. In this article we examine the technical structure, functional mechanisms, and operational behaviour of electrical … Continue reading Electronic Clutch Control
From Global Collaboration to shared Inspiration On December 16th, 2025, students from India, Indonesia, and Switzerland came together for the third edition of The Horse International Conference 2025. A total of 25 teams presented their projects in 3-minute pitches—sharing real-life … Continue reading The Horse 3rd International Conference 2025
Successfully completed—three months of intercultural collaboration full of real-life experience and strong intercultural teamwork. At The Horse 3rd International Conference, we were thrilled to showcase 25+ projects and welcome 150+ visitors—they’ll be sharing the projects and highlights very soon! 3-Month … Continue reading 3-Month Intercultural Collaboration (Oct–Dec 2025)
When I first thought about this project, the idea didn’t just come out of nowhere—it came from live experience. I had witnessed the reality of their world: the challenges of communication, the struggles of parents, the dedication of teachers and … Continue reading Studying Inclusivity for Students with Autism
Start an Intercultural Collaboration In a modest classroom at the Universitas Indonesia, Vocational Campus, a group of students were busy preparing posters and PowerPoint slides filled with images of trees, rivers, and the phrase “Save Our Planet.” For them, this … Continue reading Youth, Vocational Education, and the Earth: The Story of Indonesian Students in The Horse Project
What importance does music hold in modern day? Have you ever noticed how music can elevate your mood? How a bunch of beats can take care of such a complex thing like human emotion? Well the answer is simple. Music … Continue reading Healing through Harmony
Today, almost everywhere we look, children are absorbed in their gadgets. Smartphones, online games, and social media have become a central part of their lives. But who still remembers the lively afternoons of the past, when yards and open fields … Continue reading Reviving the Joy: Nias Traditional Games in the Digital Era
Building Bridges Through Collaboration On May 20, 2025, the second edition of The Horse International Conference brought together secondary and vocational students from our partner institutions (the-horse.education) in India, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland. This time, the event … Continue reading The Horse – 2nd International Conference 2025
Project Pitching! On January 28, the first The Horse International Conference in 2025 took place. The Horse (the-horse.education) is an initiative for collaborative online international learning (COIL). Secondary and vocational students from the partner institutions (the-horse.education) in India, Indonesia, Dubai, and … Continue reading 1st The Horse International Conference 2025
Beneath the crystal-clear waters of our planet’s oceans lies a mesmerizing ecosystem filled with vibrant colors, intricate structures, and a breathtaking array of marine life. Coral reefs, often referred to as the rainforests of the sea, are some of the … Continue reading Unlocking the Secrets of the Coral Reefs
The disappearing glaciers of Switzerland are the focus of this work, in which we deal with one of the most important ecological phenomena of our time. The melting of the glaciers is affecting the world, but the changes are particularly … Continue reading Glacier melting in Switzerland
Penan – The indigenous tribe from Borneo Our world is big and there are many different people living on our planet. There are many different cultures and one of them are the Penan. An indigenous tribe from the island of … Continue reading Penan, who are they?
What do athletes eat? Sports nutrition plays a crucial role in the performance and regeneration of athletes. Our project is dedicated to the topic of “Sport Nutrition” and examines the importance of a balanced diet for athletes at all levels … Continue reading Sports nutrition
In a world driven by ever-changing trends and instant gratification, Fast Fashion has emerged as a dominant force in the clothing industry, overtaking the spaces in people’s closets. Its allure comes from the inexpensive access to the latest pieces that … Continue reading The Fashion Quicksand: Trend Tornadoes & the Struggle to Stay Afloat
The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over a year now. This conflict has claimed many lives, torn families apart, and destroyed cities and infrastructure. It raises the question: What are the less obvious problems arising from this war? … Continue reading Ecological impact through war in Ukraine
Investigating the link between video games and the environment We (Christian & Damian) have been interested in video games for a long time and love playing them. When we were studying climate change intensively at school, we asked ourselves how … Continue reading Video games and the environment – How are they related?
What is a Bottle Brick and what is it‘s function? Bottle Bricks are a simple and accessible technology that can transform everyday plastic materials into a useful building material. Plastic bottles are stuffed full of trash until they are as … Continue reading Bottle Bricks – a useful building material
In this article, we would like to present you our research about wind power in Switzerland. In addition, we collaborated with Sivani from Kerala (India) and she researched about wind power in India (see below). Very important and interesting questions … Continue reading Wind power in Switzerland and India
Objective: We have made it our mission to bring green roofs closer to the next generation by building miniature green roof models and conduct an interview with an expert for constructive feedback. What are green roofs and why are they … Continue reading Green Roofs: The Return of Nature to the City