Pengelolaan Sampah Plastik Berkelanjutan Di Pantai Cemara Indah Melalui Pendekatan Partisipatif

This article discusses a community service activity to address plastic waste issues at Cemara Indah Beach, West Lombok, a popular tourist destination with high visitor numbers and vulnerability to environmental pollution. The activity aims to increase local community awareness and skills in sustainable plastic waste management and foster a shared commitment to maintaining environmental cleanliness. This community service involved participatory and collaborative approaches, engaging students, the Cemara Indah Beach Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis), residents, and the Lombok Eco Green community. Methods included socialization and education, training in waste sorting and recycling techniques, beach clean-up activities, and follow-up discussions. The results indicate increased environmental awareness and skills among the community in managing plastic waste, evidenced by participants' enthusiasm for beach clean-up and training sessions. Additionally, participants gained skills in processing plastic waste into eco-bricks and handicrafts, potentially improving the local economy. The follow-up discussion led to a sustainable action plan, including establishing a beach cleanliness monitoring group and providing sorted waste bins in tourist areas. In conclusion, the collaborative approach involving various stakeholders effectively raised community awareness and skills, creating a sustainable impact on plastic waste management in tourist areas. Ongoing support from government and community groups is needed to reinforce these results and ensure the continuity of this program.