Tour East Indonesia Conducts Beach Cleaning Initiative at Kelan Beach, Bali

On December 5th, 2025, Tour East Indonesia carried out a beach cleaning activity at Kelan Beach as part of the JTB Brighter Earth Project themed “Sea, Sun & Sustainability.” The program reflects our continued commitment to responsible tourism and environmental care in the destinations where we operate.

 

Kelan Beach, located along Bali’s southern coastline, plays an important role for both local communities and tourism activities. Recognizing this, the Tour East Indonesia team led the initiative in collaboration with local community members, focusing on maintaining a clean and healthy coastal environment.

Hands-On Action for Coastal Care

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The activity centered on cleaning the shoreline and sorting collected waste to ensure proper handling and disposal. Participants worked together to identify common types of waste found in coastal areas, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by beach environments in tourism-driven destinations.

 

Through proper waste segregation, recyclable and non-recyclable materials were managed responsibly, reinforcing practical approaches to reducing environmental impact.

Learning Through Practice

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In conjunction with the beach cleaning activity, participants also attended a Waste Management learning session facilitated by The ZeroWaste Center by R.O.L.E Foundation. Designed to complement the clean-up initiative, the session focused on practical waste reduction measures, including proper waste segregation and the role of recycling within a circular economy, while highlighting how responsible waste handling in daily activities and tourism operations can support long-term environmental sustainability beyond a single activity.

 

One key part of the session was an introduction to the seven plastic categories, helping participants better understand how different plastics should be used and disposed of:

• PET (Type 1) – Commonly used for drink bottles and widely recyclable

• HDPE (Type 2) – Found in milk jugs and detergent containers

• PVC (Type 3) – Used in pipes and certain packaging, with limited recyclability

• LDPE (Type 4) – Present in plastic bags and wrapping materials

• PP (Type 5) – Used in food containers, bottle caps, and straws

• PS (Type 6) – Common in disposable cutlery and foam packaging

• Other (Type 7) – Mixed or specialised plastics with low recycling potential

This understanding helped participants approach plastic use and disposal more thoughtfully, supporting more responsible practices that continue beyond the event itself.

Supporting Sustainable Tourism

This beach cleaning initiative forms part of Tour East Indonesia’s broader sustainability efforts, which emphasize community collaboration and environmental responsibility. Small, consistent actions such as this play an important role in preserving natural surroundings while supporting local communities that depend on healthy ecosystems.

 

Through initiatives like the Kelan Beach cleaning, Tour East Indonesia continues to integrate sustainability into its operations, contributing to cleaner destinations and more responsible tourism practices across Indonesia.

 

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