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01-25-2025
Massive Cleanup at Muncar Pier by 4ocean Java
Dika, 4ocean Bali Content Correspondent
Uniting for a Cleaner Coastline
Muncar Pier, January 25, 2025—Muncar Beach in Banyuwangi is a bustling hub for fishermen, but it also faces a growing waste problem. Today, the 4ocean Java team launched a large-scale cleanup effort, led by Manager Yohan Efendi, to restore the shoreline and raise awareness about responsible waste management.
Muncar Pier frequently collects debris from the ocean, which is exacerbated by illegal dumping. With this in mind, the 4ocean Java team mobilized every resource available to tackle the problem head-on. Equipped with metal claws, rakes, and collection sacks, the crew focused on efficiently gathering waste and preparing it for removal.
“We must take action now. The time for reflection without change has passed,” said Yohan Efendi. His words resonated with the team as they methodically combed the beach, ensuring maximum impact.
The cleanup effort began with the team systematically clearing the beach of plastic waste. Using rakes, they painstakingly unearthed plastic that had been buried under layers of sand, ensuring that no debris was left behind. Once collected, the waste was sorted into sacks, making it easier to transport for proper disposal. Every bag of waste was weighed to track the impact of their efforts before being loaded onto trucks and taken to the 4ocean Java base for processing.
By the end of the cleanup, the team had successfully removed a staggering 10,795.56 lbs of waste from Muncar Pier. Of this total, 1,993.64 lbs were specifically identified as plastic waste, highlighting the pressing issue of plastic pollution within the collected debris.
Like any large-scale operation, the cleanup presented several obstacles. One of the biggest challenges was the large amount of plastic waste buried beneath the sand, which required time-consuming efforts with rakes to extract. The terrain itself also proved difficult, as slippery rocks along the shore made the process of transporting waste hazardous. The team exercised extra caution, using the appropriate tools and moving slowly to avoid accidents. Additionally, the presence of wet waste complicated the weighing process, as it added unnecessary weight. To ensure accurate data, the team carefully separated wet and dry trash before recording final numbers.
Despite these hurdles, the crew remained determined and worked together to ensure that every piece of waste was collected and disposed of properly.
The waste crisis in Indonesia is worsening due to floods and ocean currents pushing debris onto the shoreline. The environmental consequences are severe, from endangering marine ecosystems to contaminating food sources with microplastics.
“The health of our oceans directly affects us all,” Efendi emphasized. “Our mission is to clean, educate, and inspire change.”
Through ongoing efforts, the 4ocean Java team continues to drive change by not only cleaning up but also educating communities about the dangers of improper waste disposal.
This massive cleanup at Muncar Pier serves as a testament to what collective action can achieve. A cleaner, healthier coastline is within reach with proper waste management and increased community engagement.
The 4ocean Java team remains committed to protecting Indonesia’s beaches and oceans, one cleanup at a time.
