Seven Clean Seas, an environmental conservation organization dedicated to cleaning plastic waste from oceans, is preparing to launch its next major project in Central Java by 2025. Following its success in Bintan and Batam, the organization aims to collect 10,000 tons of plastic waste from Indonesia’s waters by next year.
Founded in 2018, Seven Clean Seas began its mission to tackle ocean plastic pollution in the waters surrounding Bintan, Indonesia. The Bangkok-based organization expanded its efforts to Batam in 2020, and by 2025, it plans to extend its cleanup projects to Central Java, specifically targeting Semarang.
According to James Myring, Chief Operational Officer of Seven Clean Seas, the organization has successfully removed 4,000 tons of plastic waste from Indonesian waters over the past four years. The new project in Central Java is part of a larger goal to collect 10,000 tons of waste across the country by the end of 2025.
The upcoming project in Central Java will employ 40 to 50 people, second only to Batam, where Seven Clean Seas’ largest project employs 70 workers. Myring highlighted that Central Java’s waters have a higher concentration of plastic waste compared to other parts of Java, making it a key area for expansion.
The project will also involve community engagement, including educational programs in local schools to raise awareness about the dangers of ocean plastic pollution. By recruiting local residents as volunteers, Seven Clean Seas aims to support the surrounding economy through fair wages while contributing to environmental sustainability.
In addition to cleanups, Seven Clean Seas collaborates with local companies and brands to provide CSR services and plastic waste consultations. The organization recently partnered with Indosuez Wealth Management to develop recycled plastic roof tiles in Batam, replacing harmful asbestos roofing in coastal communities.
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Myring expressed confidence that the project in Central Java will receive strong support from local authorities, similar to the positive reception in the Riau Islands. This expansion marks a significant step forward for Seven Clean Seas as it continues to combat plastic pollution across Indonesia’s waters.
Seven Clean Seas’ expansion into Central Java reflects its ongoing commitment to ocean conservation in Indonesia. With its efforts to involve local communities and collaborate with businesses, the organization is not only tackling plastic pollution but also supporting economic development.
Seven Clean Seas is set to expand its plastic waste cleanup efforts to Central Java in 2025 after successful projects in Bintan and Batam. The new initiative aims to collect 10,000 tons of plastic waste from Indonesia’s waters while providing jobs and raising environmental awareness in local communities.
Source: Radar Semarang (2024)
Keywords: Seven Clean Seas, New Project, Central Java 2025
