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02-13-2026
Restoring Parang Semar Beach with Jackery: Powering a Cleanup Where Tourism Once Thrived
Dika, 4ocean Jembrana Content Correspondent
Parang Semar Beach was once known as a coastal tourist destination, a place where rolling waves met stretches of sand and visitors came to enjoy the calm sea breeze. Over time, the rhythm of tourism slowed. Facilities deteriorated. Fewer footsteps marked the shoreline. What remained, however, was not silence alone, but waste scattered across the coast, slowly overtaking what used to be a vibrant escape.
On January 17, 2026, the 4ocean Java Beach Team returned to Parang Semar Beach to restore what had been neglected. This cleanup was supported by our partner, Jackery, whose commitment to sustainability continues to power environmental action around the world. Before departure, each crew member carefully checked their sacks, ropes, and personal protective gear, preparing for a full day of work along a coastline that had quietly borne the weight of pollution.
The journey from the 4ocean Java base covered 42 kilometers and took approximately one hour. Upon arrival, the team was greeted by a quiet shoreline under unfavorable weather conditions. Plastic waste was scattered across the sand, much of it buried beneath layers of debris carried in by the tide. Without hesitation, the crew began their sweep.
Most of the plastic had become trapped beneath bamboo fragments and driftwood that lined the beach. The team first had to remove large sections of bamboo before reaching the plastic hidden underneath. Each piece of debris uncovered another reminder of how long the shoreline had been left unattended. One by one, sacks began to fill.
By midday, the scale of the impact was clear. The team collected 713 pounds of plastic waste across 31 sacks and 369.1 pounds of mixed waste across 9 sacks, bringing the total to 1,082.1 pounds of debris removed from Parang Semar Beach in a single day. The most heavily impacted area was located approximately 500 meters from the weighing station, requiring extra coordination and physical endurance to transport each filled sack across uneven sand.
Despite the physical strain, morale remained strong. Edi Wancono reflected on the day’s mission, saying, “I am very proud to be part of the 4ocean Java Beach Team. Through 4ocean, I can directly take part in real action to protect the environment, especially keeping beaches free from plastic waste. We have faced many challenges, and for me, this mission is vital for nature and all life for the generations to come.”
The quiet atmosphere of Parang Semar Beach served as both a reminder and a motivation. Though tourists rarely visit now, the coastline still matters. The plastic waste found along the shore poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems due to its slow decomposition and its potential harm to marine life and human health. This cleanup was not only about removing visible trash. It was about interrupting the ongoing cycle of ocean pollution caused by irresponsible waste disposal.
With the support of Jackery and the determination of the 4ocean Java Beach Team, Parang Semar Beach stands cleaner than it did before sunrise on January 17. The work does not end here. Each cleanup is a step toward restoring coastal ecosystems and inspiring broader awareness about the responsibility we all share.
We invite everyone to take part in protecting our coastlines and oceans. Reducing single-use plastics and managing waste responsibly are simple but meaningful actions. Together, we can ensure that places like Parang Semar Beach are not remembered only for what they once were, but for what they can become again.
