New regulations were put into place to make Bali plastic-free by 2027 with the goal of “eliminating” plastic pollution within two years. A popular tourist destination in Indonesia, Bali is faced with environmental problems because of plastic pollution and will apply new restrictions to both the use and production of plastic.
The plastic ban started in January within government institutions and educational centers and most recently the provincial government banned bottles of less than one liter last month.
“We ask school directors and teachers to set an example for the students and promote the use of cups to reduce plastic waste in the school environment,” Dewa Made Indra, regional secretary of the province, said. “We hope that this policy will be implemented responsibly by all parties involved.”
Governor Wayan Koster issued the ban on both the production and distribution of plastic bottles with a capacity of less than one liter on the island.
“Businesses that do not comply with the circular may be sanctioned with the review or revocation of their commercial license and a public announcement on various platforms and social media, indicating that the business is not environmentally friendly and does not deserve a visit,” according to the restriction.
The newest regulation is an attempt to “achieve a greener and more sustainable Bali,“ Made Indra said.
With nearly 6.5 million tourists flocking to Bali’s beaches and rice fields, according to the island’s Central Statistics Office, the hope is to make Bali waste-free by 2027, Koster said.
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