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.
