Alila Villas Uluwatu, one of Bali's most celebrated clifftop resorts, has been running a circular economy program since 2019 — eliminating waste, repurposing discarded materials, and regenerating the natural environment it sits within. Part of that program includes recycled tire coasters made by Indosole: a small but concrete example of how Bali's most abundant waste material can be turned into something both functional and beautiful.
The Partnership: Indosole x Alila Villas Uluwatu
As reported by The Jakarta Post, Alila Villas Uluwatu's commitment to circular thinking shows up across every corner of the resort — from drinking glasses made from discarded bottles in their on-site Sustainability Lab, to a "Pick and Swap Shop" where staff give unwanted items a second life. The Indosole coasters sit within that same ethos: stamped with "Made From Our Recycled Tires" and the Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali branding, they're a daily, visible reminder that waste doesn't have to be waste.
For Indosole, it's a natural fit. The brand has spent over fifteen years transforming discarded tires — one of the world's most persistent waste problems — into footwear and now everyday goods. Partnering with a property that shares that philosophy isn't a marketing exercise. It's the mission, made tangible.
What Are the Coasters Made From?
The same recycled tire rubber that goes into Indosole's soles goes into the coasters. Around 1.6 billion tires are discarded globally every year. Because rubber is almost impossible to decompose, most end up in landfill or burned as a cheap fuel alternative. Indosole's process intercepts that rubber before it reaches either fate.
The result is a coaster that's waterproof, durable, light and minimal — 10cm x 10cm, made without animals or fuel-powered machinery, and built to last. Shop the coasters here.
Why Recycled Tire Coasters Make Sense for Hotels
Hospitality is one of the highest-volume users of single-use and short-life items — the industry has both the scale and the visibility to make circular choices matter. A recycled coaster on every table at a resort like Alila Villas Uluwatu isn't just a product decision; it's a conversation starter with every guest who picks up their drink. The branding does the work: "Made From Our Recycled Tires" needs no explanation.
For hotels and resorts looking to move sustainability from policy document to guest experience, this is the kind of detail that lands. Indosole's coasters are also available as custom-branded made-to-order pieces for bars, restaurants and hotels — the Alila collaboration being one example of what that looks like in practice. In Singapore, you can find custom-branded recycled coasters at the famous Level 33 Restaurant, another beacon of sustainable-consideration in the hospitality industry.
Indosole's Broader Mission
Indosole was founded in Bali in 2009 with a simple idea: tires that can't decompose can become soles that outlast everything else. Since then, the brand has diverted nearly 150,000 tires from landfill, earned B Corp certification, and expanded from footwear into accessories — all without losing sight of the original mission. The Alila Villas Uluwatu coasters are one more proof point that the model works beyond shoes.
Source: The Jakarta Post, July 2023