Weekly Beach Cleanup at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Weekly Beach Cleanup at Oceans 5 Gili Air: 81 kg of Rubbish Removed

Beach Clean Up Gili Air | Conservation Gili Islands | Oceans 5 Dive

Since 2010, every Friday afternoon at 17:00, Oceans 5 Gili Air has gathered volunteers for a tradition that’s as important as it is rewarding — a weekly beach cleanup. Yesterday was no exception. With gloves on and rubbish bags in hand, our divemaster candidates led the way, joined by a dedicated group of locals, visitors, and returning volunteers. Together, they focused on the stretch of beach directly in front of Oceans 5, collecting an impressive 81 kilograms of rubbish in just one session.

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Why This Spot Matters

This particular stretch of shoreline is more than just sand and sea — it’s the first impression most visitors have of Gili Air. It’s where boats arrive and depart, where travellers step onto the island for the first time, and where they take their last look before heading back to Lombok or beyond. Keeping this area clean is vital, not only for the environment but also for the image of our island. A pristine harbor reflects the pride of our community and shows our guests the respect we have for the natural beauty that draws them here.

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More Than Just a Cleanup

While beach cleanups may only take an hour or two, they are part of a much larger picture. Oceans 5 Gili Air has long believed that every business on the island should develop its own sustainability goals. That doesn’t mean everyone must do the same thing — but everyone can contribute in their own way.

For us, conservation is woven into our daily operations. We run various programs to reduce waste, raise environmental awareness, and protect marine life. These initiatives are not just about ticking boxes — they are about creating a long-term strategy that benefits the island, its people, and its ecosystems for generations to come.

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A Call to Action for Local Businesses

If you run a business on Gili Air, think about where you want the island to be in ten, twenty, or fifty years. What role can you play in making sure it remains a place worth living in and visiting? For Western visitors and expats, it’s easy to move on if the island loses its charm or the reefs die — but for the local community, this is home. Once it’s destroyed, there’s no “next island” to move to.

We believe that a sustainable future for Gili Air requires everyone — locals, expats, and visitors — to contribute. Whether it’s joining a beach cleanup, reducing single-use plastics, supporting local conservation projects, or making your own business operations more eco-friendly, every action counts.

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81 kg less rubbish is a win for the environment — but more importantly, it’s a reminder of what we can achieve together. If you’re on Gili Air next Friday, come join us. Bring your hands, your energy, and maybe a friend or two. Let’s keep our beaches clean, our marine park thriving, and our island a place both we and future generations can be proud to call home.