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Two Phases of Partnership with Pelindo: Strengthen Education, Conservation, and the Circular Economy in Tulamben
Creator: Community & Outreach Team
Published: 28 August 2026
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support provided by PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) Sub Regional 3 Bali Nusa Tenggara over two program phases has generated tangible impacts for MERO Foundation and the community of Tulamben Village, Karangasem, Bali. This collaboration has strengthened a range of initiatives in environmental education, marine conservation, plastic waste management, and the empowerment of coastal communities.
Through programs implemented from 2024 to 2025, MERO Foundation significantly enhanced its environmental education capacity by delivering marine education programs, introducing marine biodiversity, raising awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution, and promoting circular economy principles among schoolchildren, youth groups, and coastal communities. These initiatives have increased public awareness of the importance of protecting marine ecosystems while encouraging positive behavioral changes in waste management practices.
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Not only does it increase the awareness of the Tulamben community regarding the health of the marine environment, but PT Pelindo has also directly facilitated a recycling/upcycling program for plastic waste collected through beach-cleaning activities. With support for the procurement of upcycling equipment, such as a plastic shredding machine and a heat press machine, HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) plastic waste can be transformed into economically valuable products that can be utilized by the community. In addition to its direct impact on the community, the plastic waste management program is a very important and urgent initiative in supporting the sustainability of the ecosystem and the lives of marine organisms. Through the marine clean-up program, a total of 2.060 Kg has been successfully collected during the two implementation periods. Waste that becomes entangled with marine organisms can interfere with their activities and survival.
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MERO Foundation has developed several upcycled plastic products, including keychains, flower vases, tissue boxes, and various other environmentally friendly household items. However, MERO Foundation's work in upcycled plastic production will not stop here. With continued support from PT Pelindo and the local community, MERO Foundation can further develop its upcycling products and make a meaningful contribution to the surrounding community. Therefore, strengthening this program is important to enhance collaboration among local communities, schools, village governments, environmental organizations, and the tourism sector in promoting the implementation of a circular economy at the local level.
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There have been many positive responses from local communities, who have directly expressed the positive impact of PT Pelindo's support for MERO Foundation and surrounding community groups.
“I only recently learned that processed waste can be reused to create new products. At the very least, it gives us an initial idea of how we can move in that direction.” — Ketut Aditya, 2025
“These beach and marine clean-up activities help protect the environment in Tulamben, especially because many tourists come here. When the environment is clean, it also has a positive impact on tourism and the local community.” — Tulamben Tourism Practitioner, 2025
Through this two-period collaboration, PT Pelindo and MERO Foundation have demonstrated that partnerships between the business sector and conservation organizations can create sustainable social, environmental, and economic impacts, while simultaneously strengthening Tulamben as a cleaner, more empowered, and more sustainable coastal area.
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Dua Periode Bersama PT. PELINDO: MERO Foundation Perkuat Edukasi, Konservasi, dan Ekonomi Sirkular di Tulamben
Creator: Community & Outreach Team
Published: 28 Agustus 2026
Dukungan Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia (PELINDO) Sub Regional 3 Bali Nusa Tenggara selama dua periode pelaksanaan program telah memberikan dampak nyata bagi MERO Foundation dan masyarakat Desa Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali. Kolaborasi ini memperkuat berbagai inisiatif di bidang edukasi lingkungan, konservasi laut, pengelolaan sampah plastik, serta pemberdayaan masyarakat pesisir.
Melalui program yang dijalankan sejak 2024 hingga 2025, kapasitas edukasi lingkungan MERO Foundation meningkat secara signifikan melalui pelaksanaan program edukasi kelautan, pengenalan keanekaragaman biota laut, bahaya sampah plastik, dan prinsip ekonomi sirkular bagi anak-anak sekolah, kelompok pemuda, dan masyarakat pesisir. Program ini turut memperkuat kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pentingnya menjaga ekosistem laut dan mendorong perubahan perilaku dalam pengelolaan sampah.
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Tidak hanya meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat Tulamben terhadap kesehatan lingkungan laut saja, PT. Pelindo juga secara langsung memfasilitasi program daur ulang/upcycling sampah plastik dari kegiatan bersih-bersih pantai. Dengan adanya bantuan pengadaan alat upcycling seperti mesin pencacah plastik dan mesin press panas sehingga sampah plastik HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) dapat diubah menjadi produk bernilai ekonomi dan dapat dimanfaatkan masyarakat.Selain dampak langsung terhadap masyarakat, program pengelolaan sampah plastik merupakan inisiatif yang sangat penting dan mendesak dalam mendukung keberlangsungan ekosistem serta kehidupan biota laut. Melalui program pembersihan laut, telah berhasil dikumpulkan sebanyak 2.060 Kg selama dua periode pelaksanaan. Sampah yang terjerat pada biota laut dapat mengganggu aktivitas dan kelangsungan hidup biota tersebut.
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MERO Foundation sendiri telah mengembangkan beberapa produk plastik upcycling, seperti gantungan kunci, vas bunga, kotak tisu, dan beberapa peralatan rumah tangga ramah lingkungan lainnya. Akan tetapi, karya MERO Foundation dalam produksi plastik upcycling tidak akan berhenti. Dengan dukungan dari PT. Pelindo serta masyarakat lokal, MERO Foundation dapat mengembangkan produk upcycling lebih jauh dan memberikan kontribusi nyata kepada komunitas sekitar. Maka dari itu, penguatan program ini penting guna memperkuat kolaborasi antara masyarakat, sekolah, pemerintah desa, komunitas lingkungan, dan sektor pariwisata dalam mendorong penerapan ekonomi sirkular di tingkat lokal.
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Terdapat respon positif dari masyarakat lokal, yang secara langsung menyatakan opini dampak positif dari adanya dukungan PT. Pelindo kepada MERO Foundation maupun kelompok masyarakat sekitar.
“Saya baru tahu kalau hasil pengolahan sampah bisa dimanfaatkan lagi jadi produk. Setidaknya bisa menjadi gambaran awal ke arah sana.” – Ketut Aditya, 2025.
“Kegiatan bersih pantai dan laut ini membantu menjaga lingkungan Tulamben, terutama karena banyak wisatawan datang ke sini. Kalau lingkungannya bersih, dampaknya juga baik untuk pariwisata dan masyarakat.” – Pelaku Wisata Tulamben, 2025.
Melalui kolaborasi dua periode ini, PT. Pelindo dan MERO Foundation menunjukkan bahwa kemitraan antara dunia usaha dan lembaga konservasi dapat menghadirkan dampak sosial, lingkungan, dan ekonomi yang berkelanjutan, sekaligus memperkuat Tulamben sebagai kawasan pesisir yang lebih bersih, berdaya, dan berkelanjutan.
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