Showing posts with label plastic plague. Show all posts
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Friday 21 February 2020

Bali’s youth is saving the paradise from plastic plague




Bali, one of the best and most preferred beach-holiday destination, is witnessing an overload of plastic, not just on the sands of its beaches, but also in the oceans. A tropical paradise destination, Bali, has been witnessing a record-breaking number of tourists flying into the island every year. The long beaches, palm trees, and its party lifestyle have not just attracted tourists, but also a lot of trash particularly plastic, which lines up the beaches even more than the palm trees do.


More than half of the trash generated ends up in the sea, waterways or on the land due to the lack of sufficient waste disposal plants and collection systems in Bali. Daily beach cleanups are organized by many different groups and other organizations, helping clean the plastic, at least temporarily. The next day, a new wave brings in a new load of plastic from the oceans to its beaches. The fact that tourists generate about 3 times more waste than locals, doesn’t deter the country from welcoming tourists, as a considerable part of its economy is driven by the tourism industry. Bali has started the construction of recycling facilities. Special lessons in environmental science are now being conducted for school children. Proper waste management systems are also being introduced along with the plastic ban.