Community empowerment in tourist areas involves not only economic\nactivities but also environmental management involving residents and the\nyounger generation. This approach is being implemented through support\nfor MSME actors at Legian Beach and waste management education for\nprimary school students.<\/p>\n
This series of activities was held during MMSGI Connect 2026 in Bali,\ninvolving MMS Group Indonesia (MMSGI), the Life After Mine Foundation\n(LINE), and MMS Land through Pullman Bali Legian Beach. The programme\nincludes providing facilities for MSMEs, beach clean-up actions, and\neducation on waste sorting and management.<\/p>\n
In the Legian Beach area, 20 parasols and nine sorted waste bins were\nhanded over to MSMEs through PUBDA Legian. These facilities are expected\nto support the activities of business owners operating in the beach area\nwhile enhancing visitor comfort.<\/p>\n
Regarding the environmental aspect, the \u2018Bigger Dream 2026\u2019 programme\ninvolved 150 students and 25 teachers from SD Negeri 1 Legian, 30 MMSGI\nemployees, and the Malu Dong Bali community. The series of activities\nbegan with a beach clean-up action at Legian Beach on Sunday (27\/9).<\/p>\n
The students then participated in waste management education using\nthe \u201cSee, Pick, Sort, Dispose\u201d method. They were taught to recognise\ndifferent types of waste, sort them by category, and understand how to\nreuse materials that still hold value.<\/p>\n
To support the implementation of these habits at school, SD Negeri 1\nLegian received waste management facilities including sorted bins, a\nbottle press, tumblers, and cleaning equipment. The Malu Dong Bali\ncommunity also received eco-vests and waste drop boxes to support waste\ncollection activities in the Legian Beach area.<\/p>\n
MMSGI CEO Sendy Greti stated that community empowerment must be\ntranslated into activities that provide direct benefits while involving\nvarious parties.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor us, connection becomes more meaningful when it can be translated\ninto empowerment. Through support for MSMEs, education for children, and\ncollaboration with schools and communities, we want to bring benefits\nthat can continue to grow for both the community and the environment,\u201d\nSendy said in a press release on Tuesday (29\/9\/2026).<\/p>\n
The Head of SD Negeri 1 Legian, Noor Octa Fiyanti, noted that the\nactivity provided students with direct experience in understanding waste\nmanagement and environmental preservation.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy learning to manage waste circularly today, these children are\nprotecting their own future,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The series of activities brings together local economic empowerment\nwith environmental education and action in the tourist area. The\ninvolvement of schools, communities, MSMEs, and corporations\ndemonstrates that environmental management can be carried out alongside\nthe strengthening of local community activities.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/primary-school-students-visit-beach-to-learn-hands-on-waste-management-1790672200", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }