Every day, kilos of plastic and other polluting objects are washed up on Loedi Beach.
Being more exposed to the winds, this coastline naturally collects floating debris.

At Loedi Bungalows, together with our neighbors, the people of Bo’a village, and local volunteers, we decided to take matters into our own hands.

We employ two people daily to clean the beach and have built natural stone trash bins every 100 meters. Once the bins are full, the garbage is collected and safely removed.

Picking up plastic may seem small, but it matters:
each bottle, bag, or fragment we remove can no longer entangle marine animals, harm seabirds, or break down into micro- and nano-plastics that contaminate our oceans and food chains.

We also know that plastic pollution is a systemic problem with many causes.
No individual cleanup can “save the world” — but that’s not the point.
We clean the beach because it’s the right thing to do, because it respects the land and ocean that welcome us, and because small acts of care matter in everyday life.

🌴 Please help us keep Loedi Beach clean.
Don’t throw any rubbish — use the bins provided.
Together we can preserve the natural beauty that makes this place so special.

🌿 Protecting the Pandanus Trees at Loedi Beach

Pandanus trees play an essential role in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
They are second only to the coconut in cultural, health, and economic value on many islands.
These trees grow in coastal habitats across tropical and subtropical regions, where they endure drought, wind, and salt spray.
Local people often propagate them from branch cuttings, while wild plants grow naturally from seeds.

🌴 Adapted to coastal life

On exposed beaches, Pandanus trees develop strong stilt roots that rise above the sand.
These roots anchor the plant firmly and protect it from erosion.
Because of them, the trees stay upright even during storms.
This adaptation makes Pandanus a key species for stabilizing beaches and dunes.

🌎 A resilient traveler

Pandanus species thrive across tropical oceans — from Polynesia to Micronesia.
Their fruits and roots feed animals such as bats, crabs, and cows.
Most seeds, however, spread naturally by floating from island to island.
This process allows the trees to colonize new shores without human help.

🌱 Local conservation at Loedi

At Loedi Beach, we work daily to protect and restore Pandanus trees.
We built fences along the dunes to keep cows, pigs, and goats away from their roots.
With fewer animals feeding on them, the trees grow faster and regenerate naturally.
We also collect seeds and plant them to increase their population.
As a result, the coastal vegetation around Loedi Beach is becoming stronger and more diverse.

By caring for these trees, we help preserve natural shade, reduce erosion, and keep our beach alive for future generations.