On 6 March 2026, the R.O.L.E. Foundation organized a beach cleanup at Queen Beach, Jimbaran in collaboration with SD 3 Kutuh, engaging 18 students in the activity. The event was further supported by Bali WISE students, R.O.L.E. Foundation staff, and volunteers, bringing the total number of participants to 47 people. Within a relatively short time, the group successfully collected 402.4 kilograms of non-organic waste from the coastal area. All collected materials were transported to the ZeroWaste Center for comprehensive sorting. As part of the program’s educational approach, participants were also involved in the sorting process, allowing them to gain practical exposure to responsible waste management and the types of debris commonly found along coastal environments.
Location and Condition of the Beach
Queen Beach, Jimbaran is located near a local fishing boat docking area and several restaurants, making it a lively coastal space frequently visited by local residents for morning and evening walks. Despite its popularity, waste management infrastructure at the site remains limited, with trash bins only available at the entrance and restroom areas.
The beach is also affected by seasonal winds from the Indian Ocean that pass through southern Bali, which carry and deposit marine debris along the shoreline. This seasonal accumulation is an annual phenomenon that often leads to visible piles of mixed waste along the coast.
Waste Collection and Separation
During the cleanup, participants collected a total of 402.4 kg of inorganic waste, categorized into seven waste types. The largest portion consisted of residue (274.75 kg / 68.3%), followed by hard plastic such as bottles, cups, and packaging (47.05 kg / 11.7%), and rubber or slippers (36.25 kg / 9.0%). Additional debris included glass bottles (26.75 kg / 6.6%), ghost nets (10.2 kg / 2.5%), aluminum cans (5.4 kg / 1.3%), and plastic lighters (2 kg / 0.5%). The large share of residue highlights the buildup of mixed and degraded marine debris along the shoreline.
All collected waste was transported to the R.O.L.E. Foundation ZeroWaste Center for further sorting and responsible management. As part of the educational component of the activity, participants were directly involved in the waste separation process, giving them hands-on experience in identifying and sorting common coastal waste materials. While a single cleanup cannot fully resolve the broader issue of marine pollution, this initiative contributes to raising environmental awareness and strengthening community understanding of coastal waste challenges, particularly those influenced by limited waste infrastructure and seasonal ocean-borne debris.
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