On February 7, 2025, a Beach Cleanup event was once again held at Kedonganan Beach, bringing together 55 participants in a collective effort to address waste management. This month, we collaborated with SD 2 Kutuh, which contributed 20 students and two teachers to the initiative. We firmly believe that this hands-on experience provides an invaluable educational opportunity, enabling students to directly observe the harmful effects of waste on the environment. In a short period, participants successfully collected 250.55 kg of non-organic waste, which will be systematically sorted at the ZeroWaste Center for appropriate processing. We sincerely appreciate the steadfast support of Club Ocean and Think Ocean in this initiative, which aims to raise public awareness of marine pollution and its impact. Looking ahead, we hope to see this program continue and expand, ensuring that an increasing amount of waste is removed from Bali’s beaches. Ultimately, we aspire for this meaningful effort to further enhance environmental awareness, particularly in relation to ocean conservation.
Location and Condition of the Beach
Kedonganan Beach is a renowned destination for both local and international tourists, celebrated for its exceptional natural beauty. Situated near a traditional fishing village and a vibrant fish market frequented by locals seeking fresh seafood, the beach is significantly impacted by both tourism and economic activities. As a result, it often becomes littered with debris, which originates not only from the land but also from the sea, where waste from other areas may drift ashore. Given these challenges, we have chosen Kedonganan Beach as the site for our Beach Cleanup event to reaffirm our commitment to environmental preservation and to raise public awareness about the pressing issue of marine pollution.
Waste Collection and Separation
During our Beach Cleanup event at Kedonganan Beach, we collected a total of 250.55 kg of non-organic waste. More than 60% of this consisted of residue—waste that is damaged, fragmented, and difficult to recycle. Hard plastic, including plastic bottles, cups, cutlery, and cosmetic containers, accounted for over 35% of the total waste. This month, we gathered only 5 kg of glass bottles, which will be cleaned and sorted before being processed for recycling at the ZeroWaste Center. Additionally, some of these bottles will be sent to larger waste management organizations or companies for further recycling. Ghost nets remained a recurring issue, making up 6.3% of the total waste collected. Furthermore, shoes and slippers constituted 10.7% of the total waste retrieved during the cleanup. In total, approximately 22 different types of waste were collected during this event, highlighting the ongoing challenge of marine pollution at Kedonganan Beach.
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