Managing Trash for a Better Future

Kompas/Samuel Oktora

Environmental activists, together with local villagers, prepare to drag away sacks of garbage from Djuanda Forest Park in Cibodas village, Lembang district, West Bandung regency, West Java, Saturday (22/4). Litter in the conservation area has been piling up for around 10 years. Initiated by Balai Tahura Djuanda in cooperation with eco-resort The Lodge Maribaya, the activity involved the people of Cibodas village.

A collaboration of the government, community and business people to protect the environment has slowly found its way in West Bandung regency, West Java. Efforts to create a better future are easier when it is done together.

Dark clouds approached as a dozen or so sacks were carried from Cigalukguk hamlet in Cibodas village, Lembang district, West Bandung, on Saturday (22/4/2017) afternoon. The sacks were filled with garbage. The discarded food packages, bottles and plastic of all kinds created an unmistakable stench. However, it did not deter Rudi Supriadi, 38, a resident of neighboring Cikahuripan village, in his efforts to better care for others and the environment.