5 Easy Ways to Travel Jogja Without Plastic

Yogyakarta is full of street food, markets and day trips, and that often means a lot of single-use plastic. The good news: cutting it down is easier than it sounds.

1. Carry a refillable tumbler

Many cafés and homestays will refill your bottle. It saves money and keeps several bottles out of the trash every day.

2. Say no to straws and extra bags

A simple "tidak pakai sedotan" (no straw, please) or "tidak usah plastik" (no plastic bag, please) goes a long way at warungs and shops.

3. Bring a cloth bag to the market

Traditional markets are a highlight of any Jogja trip. A foldable cloth bag fits in your pocket and holds all your snacks and souvenirs.

4. Choose food in reusable containers

Try eating at the warung instead of taking food away, or bring a small container for leftovers.

5. Pick up what you see

If you spot a bottle on the path, put it in your Telobag. On a DhilTrip, it even earns you points.

Travelling light on plastic is one of the easiest ways to say thank you to the places we visit.