Hydration To Education On Plastic Waste Management Becomes A Spotlight At Maybank Marathon Bali 2025

Education in the management of plastic waste at the Maybank Marathon 2025. (doc. Aqua)

JAKARTA - Meeting the body's fluid needs is a very important thing, especially when doing physical activities such as running or marathons. Bodys that lose a lot of fluids when exercise is at risk of dehydration, so that the intake of quality mineral water is the key to stay fit.

Therefore, the presence of drinking water providers in various mass sporting events not only supports the performance of participants, but also emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

At the 2025 Maybank Marathon which was held at the Bali United Training Center (BUTC), Gianyar, Bali, the hydration needs of runners became the main concern. The international running event, which carries the theme 'Face the Future', was attended by around 13,000 participants from various categories.

In addition to providing a hydration station along the route, the organizers also emphasized the sustainability aspect by presenting education about post-event waste management.

"Our participation in the Maybank Marathon 2025 is not only to ensure that the hydration needs of the runners are met, but also to strengthen our commitment to sustainability. For this reason, we are present at various hydration stations along the track, so that the participants remain healthy and excited until the end line," explained Arif Mujahidin, Corporate Communications Director of Danone Indonesia in a press statement from AQUA to VOI.

At the same time, it is also important to invite participants to manage packaged waste responsibly and introduce a circular economy concept that can be applied in real Bali.

This can be seen from the presence of a sustainability educational booth that can be visited by participants. In it there is an interactive machine that introduces the recycling process and innovation of recycled products.

Through this direct experience, participants are invited to better understand the relationship between healthy water consumption and environmental responsibility.

"We do this with the hope that participants can understand the health aspect not only done by exercising such as running, but also very important to consume quality mineral water and also maintain environmental health with responsible waste management," he said.

Widya Permana, Project Director of the Maybank Marathon, added the importance of the collaboration, because there is a positive message that can be distributed to participating sports lovers.

"We really appreciate the support, including educational efforts and collection of garbage around the location of the running competition, which makes our event always environmentally friendly," added Widya.

Hydration and sustainability aspects are two important elements that are very relevant to runners and crucial to the success of this event. This collaboration not only ensures that participants remain well hydrated, but also shows that the sport and environmental conservation can go hand in hand.

In addition to booths, the organizers also held a Circularity Tour for 10 selected participants. This activity includes plugging (run while picking up trash), visiting recycling facilities, to seeing firsthand the production process of recycled bottles at the factory.

This initiative shows how plastic waste management can be part of a circular economy that provides added value, not just waste. Since 2018, various sustainability initiatives have been carried out in Bali, including collaborations with local communities to collect thousands of kilograms of plastic waste annually.

This effort shows that waste management and the provision of healthy hydration can go hand in hand in supporting public health while preserving the environment.

"By providing quality water and providing environmental education, we hope to increase participant awareness of the importance of hydration and responsibility for plastic waste," concluded Arif.