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Creating Magic with the Kids of Karangasem

Our visit to Rumah Merah Putih in Karangasem marked our 9th regency milestone, bringing together 23 volunteers and 47 children for a heartfelt day of creative recycling and healthy living lessons.

Beach Clean-Up at Biaung Beach

On February 8, 2026, 47 volunteers collected 108 kilograms of waste during a beach clean-up at Biaung Beach in Denpasar.

Small Class, Big Ideas: OceanHero at Sekolah Torrevieja

Our return to Sekolah Torrevieja saw 8 volunteers and 15 students turn a focused lesson on waste into a creative morning of recycled art and big ideas.

Breathing Life Back into Kelecung Beach

Seven dedicated volunteers joined forces at Kelecung Beach to remove 28kg of waste, proving that even small, local actions go a long way in preserving Bali’s coastal beauty.

Teaching Young Minds to Care for the Ocean

A community clean-up event in Seraya Village collected 164 kg of plastic waste and 100 kg of additional waste.

Learning About Waste Through Play and Creativity

OceanHero ran a two-hour waste awareness session at Lentera Anak Bali with 20 children and 26 volunteers.

Beach Clean-Up at Jerman Beach

On January 25, 2026, a beach clean-up was held at Jerman Beach in Badung, bringing together 25 dedicated volunteers with a shared goal: protecting Bali’s coastline.

Beach Clean-Up at Kelan Beach

In January 2026, OceanHero and 23 volunteers collected 178 kilograms of trash during a beach clean-up at Kelan Beach in Badung.

Introducing Environmental Awareness at TK Putra Budaya

On January 23, 2026, OceanHero ran a waste education session at TK Putra Budaya in Denpasar with 121 children and 15 volunteers.

Beach Clean-Up at Sekeh Beach

On January 18, 2026, 21 volunteers collected 137 kg of waste during a beach clean-up at Sekeh Beach, Badung.

Environmental Education at Lentera Anak Bali

On January 10, 2026, OceanHero held a waste education session at Lentera Anak Bali, engaging 30 children with support from 19 volunteers.

Beach Clean-Up at Ex Pelabuhan Buleleng

Despite the rain, 27 locals cleared 240 kg of trash from Buleleng Port on December 14, proving that community grit can tackle any mess.

OceanHero Goes to School at Narayan Seva Orphanage

On December 27, 2025, 20 volunteers teamed up with 50 kids at Narayan Seva Orphanage to turn waste sorting into a lifelong habit through hands-on play.

Beach Clean-Up at Nyanyi Beach

At Nyanyi Beach, 15 volunteers removed 89 kg of waste, turning environmental awareness into real action and reinforcing the importance of consistent community effort.

Waste Separation Education in Tabanan

At Yayasan Gayatri Widya Mandala, 15 volunteers engaged 30 children through interactive learning, turning waste awareness into fun and empowering habits for everyday life.

Beach Clean-Up at Kerobokan Beach

At Kerobokan Beach, 45 volunteers removed 179 kg of waste, combining community effort and youth engagement to restore the coastline.

Students Sharing Ideas for a Cleaner Future

At SMPN 6 Singaraja, 20 volunteers engaged 80 students through practical discussions, helping them connect everyday waste issues with real environmental impact.

Plastic Waste Cleared from Purnama Beach

At Purnama Beach, 34 volunteers removed 154 pieces of waste, using the clean-up to highlight the importance of simple habits like sorting trash at home.

Learning to Sort Waste Through Creativity

At Sekolah Torrevieja, 26 volunteers engaged 88 students through hands-on learning and creative reuse, making waste management practical and engaging.

Beach Clean-Up and Recycling Workshop at Nyanyi Beach

At Nyanyi Beach, 18 volunteers removed 112 kg of waste and followed it with a recycling workshop, connecting clean-up action with real understanding of waste processing.

Turning Plastic Bottles into Purpose

At SDN 2 Ketewel, 15 volunteers engaged 140 students through hands-on recycling, turning plastic bottles into coin banks and making reuse practical and meaningful.

Sorting It Right from the Start

At SDN 2 Ketewel, 15 volunteers taught 120 young students the basics of waste sorting through simple explanations and interactive games, making learning fun and memorable.

Understanding Waste from the First Grades

At SDN 2 Ketewel, 15 volunteers introduced 120 young students to basic waste sorting through simple lessons and interactive games.

A Second Morning at Dlodberawah Beach

At Dlodberawah Beach, 56 volunteers returned to complete a clean-up, removing 156 kg of waste and showing the impact of consistency and teamwork.

Students Turning Ideas into Action

At SMAN 1 Negara, students presented and discussed environmental initiatives after a clean-up, strengthening their role as leaders in promoting sustainability within their school.

From Awareness to Action at SMAN 1 Negara

At SMAN 1 Negara, 51 participants explored waste segregation and developed student-led initiatives, encouraging active roles in building a more sustainable school environment.

A Rainy Clean-Up at Dlodberawah Beach

At Dlodberawah Beach, 56 student volunteers removed 72 kg of waste despite challenging weather, showing strong commitment to protecting the coastline.

102 kg of Plastic Removed at Biaung Beach

At Biaung Beach, 10 volunteers removed 102 kg of waste, helping restore the coastline and protect the local environment.

Clearing Plastic from Bali’s Irrigation System

At Subak Teba Mejalangu, 35 volunteers removed 104 kg of waste, protecting the irrigation system and supporting local agriculture.

From Play to Environmental Awareness

At SDN 2 Tihingan, 67 volunteers engaged 60 students through interactive learning, teaching how waste can be recycled and reused in everyday life.

Students Taking Action at Padang Galak Beach

At Padang Galak Beach, 18 volunteers removed 101 kg of plastic waste, preventing pollution and encouraging community-driven environmental action.

Teaching Waste Habits from the Ground Up

At SDN 2 Tihingan, 67 volunteers delivered classroom-based lessons on waste sorting, helping students adopt simple environmental habits through interactive learning.

Creative Recycling with Young Learners at SDN 1 Punggul

At SDN 1 Punggul, 19 volunteers engaged 80 young students through creative recycling activities, teaching them simple and practical lessons about waste and its impact.

Students Taking Action for a Cleaner Kelan Beach

At Kelan Beach, 54 participants removed 103 kg of waste and took part in an educational session on plastic pollution, strengthening awareness and community responsibility.

Cleaning Mangroves by Canoe

At Wana Segara Kertih, 22 volunteers removed 100 kg of plastic waste from mangroves using canoes, protecting hard-to-reach parts of the ecosystem.

Creative Voices for Ocean Conservation

At SDN 1 Punggul, 18 volunteers engaged 114 students through film and creative activities, strengthening their understanding of plastic pollution and confidence in sharing environmental messages.

World Clean Up Day 2026

At Kampoeng Kepiting, 12 volunteers removed 146 kg of waste after flooding, restoring waterways and preventing pollution from reaching the ocean.

World Clean Up Day at TK Putra Budaya

At TK Putra Budaya, 6 volunteers engaged 114 kindergarten students through playful learning, introducing early awareness about plastic pollution and caring for the environment.

Waste Awareness Reaches 244 Young Learners

At SD Kartika VII-1 in Denpasar, 5 volunteers educated 244 students on waste management through interactive learning, encouraging simple habits for everyday environmental care.

250 kg of Plastic Removed from Kampoeng Kepiting

At Kampoeng Kepiting, 14 volunteers removed 250 kg of plastic waste from the mangrove area, protecting the ecosystem and setting an example for community action.

Padang Galak’s Big Cleanup

At Padang Galak Beach, 39 volunteers removed 172 kg of waste, creating an immediate impact on the shoreline while raising awareness about reducing plastic use.

Restoring the Shores of Amed

In Amed, 18 volunteers removed 89 kg of waste, showing how small groups can drive meaningful change and protect coastal ecosystems.

Twenty Residents Team Up to Protect the Amed Coastline

In Amed, 20 local volunteers removed 103 kg of waste, ending the year with a strong community effort to protect their coastline and marine life.

Kelan Beach Gets a Major Refresh Thanks to 61 Volunteers

At Kelan Beach, 61 volunteers removed 189 kg of waste, restoring the shoreline and showing the power of collective action in protecting marine life.

Small Hands, Big Changes at Trikaya Educare

At Trikaya Educare in Sanur, 21 volunteers engaged 43 children through interactive learning, helping them build lasting habits for a more sustainable future.

The Big Canoe Cleanup at Wana Segara Kertih

A team of 39 volunteers took to the water by canoe to remove 69 kg of plastic, turning cleanup into an impactful and engaging community effort.

Big Lessons in Bebandem

At SD 2 Bebandem, 7 volunteers inspired 35 students to adopt responsible waste habits, showing how small daily actions can shape a cleaner future.

Learning About Waste at SDN 1 Bebandem

At SDN 1 Bebandem, 7 volunteers engaged 45 students in a fun, interactive session on waste and environmental care, encouraging small habits that lead to lasting impact.

Clean-Up in Amed

In Amed, 14 volunteers came together to remove 78 kg of waste, showing how local action and teamwork can quickly transform and protect a community.

World Oceans Day 2024

World Oceans Day highlights our connection to the ocean and the shared responsibility to protect it through everyday actions and long-term commitment.

The Day We Planted 260 Trees

At Wana Segara Kertih, 37 volunteers planted 260 mangroves, strengthening the coastline and supporting marine life through collective action.

Keeping Purnama Beach Clean

At Purnama Beach, a team of 9 volunteers removed 65 kg of waste, showing how even a small group can make a visible impact in protecting the coastline.

Cleaning Up Seraya Village After Melasti

After the Melasti ceremony in Seraya Village, 70 volunteers came together to remove over 260 kg of waste, restoring the area and showing how community effort can keep traditions and nature in balance.

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