Once a month, Bali WISE students participate in an impactful beach cleanup organized by the ZeroWaste Center. The objective is to involve students directly in environmental conservation while deepening their understanding of ecological balance. Participating in this monthly activity is a core requirement during their three month basic education phase. This milestone was recently reached by the students of Intake 66. On September 25, 2026, they gathered for their final beach cleanup before advancing into their vocational training phase. To mark this memorable occasion, the day included a special guided tour of the ZeroWaste Center facilities.
Waste Hunting at Tanjung Benoa Beach
Early that morning, thirty Intake 66 students prepared at the Bali WISE campus by assembling handwashing supplies, packing a first aid kit, and filling their reusable water tumblers with snacks in hand. The bus departed for Tanjung Benoa Beach at 6:15 AM. Upon arrival, the students joined the R.O.L.E. Foundation staff and local volunteers for a brief safety orientation before initiating the collection effort.
Following the briefing, every participant equipped themselves with protective gloves and heavy duty trash bags. Upon receiving the start signal, the group dispersed across the coastline. They targeted various types of non biodegradable waste, including hard plastics, food containers, single use wrappers, and clear plastic packaging.
The effort extended beyond the immediate shoreline. Students located trash buried deep within the sand dunes as well as debris floating along the water’s edge. Working with remarkable dedication, the team spent an hour and a half collecting and consolidating waste before traveling to the ZeroWaste Center for systematic sorting.
Exploring the ZeroWaste Center After Waste Sorting
Upon arriving at the center, the group took a brief rest and enjoyed light refreshments before heading to the sorting facility. Drawing on three months of hands-on practice, the students quickly identified and categorized the wide variety of collected materials. Once the sorting session concluded, everyone gathered at the traditional bale banjar pavilion to rest and enjoy lunch together.
The afternoon offered even more learning opportunities through a customized tour of the ZeroWaste Center. The students first visited the soap station to learn the technical process behind soap recycling and crafted their own recycled soap bars. Next, they proceeded to the paper station to practice handmaking paper from recycled pulp. Finally, the group visited the Seedling Hut to study composting methods and hand roll seed balls for future planting. This interactive workshop served as an inspiring conclusion to Intake 66’s final beach cleanup.
A Lasting Impact and Empowering Knowledge
This final cleanup provided Intake 66 with a truly memorable experience that expanded their environmental awareness. The students recognized that cleaning shorelines and sorting waste are essential first steps within a much larger movement toward environmental sustainability.
The experience highlighted accessible actions everyone can take, from upcycling everyday soap and paper waste to applying permaculture principles like seedling cultivation and seed ball distribution for local reforestation.
By educating and empowering young women with these practical skills, Bali WISE continues to foster environmentally conscious leaders who bring positive, sustainable change back to their local communities.
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