Bali’s tourism industry is the island’s most important economic sector. With more than 60% of the province’s GDP coming from the travel and tourism sector, the industry and its stakeholders have an influential voice on issues on the island. Bali’s waste management problems are no secret, and now the hotel and accommodation sector is beginning …
Waste Managment
Bali’s trash issues are not only making local headlines but also drawing international concern. As the island’s biggest open landfill is set to finally close and is already banning organic waste from entering, the island’s waste management system feels more in disarray than ever, prompting private businesses, including 5-star hotels, to step in to help …
Bali’s issues with waste management feel never-ending. The effect of the poor waste management infrastructure is having a negative impact on local communities, tourists, and the environment. While leaders have vowed, for years, that swift and serious action would be taken, the situation never seems to be fully resolved. One of the biggest controversies in …
Bali’s biggest open landfill was set to close for good on the 23rd December. However, this long-anticipated closure is now experiencing more obstacles. Following the grant of an extension on the closure date, demonstrations have been held in Denpasar as waste collection teams have become vocal about their concerns over sustainable solutions for waste disposal …
Two of Indonesia’s leading environmental NGOs have announced a partnership to address the problem of plastic waste in Bali. Waste4Change and ecoBali have come together to make a tangible impact on the issue of plastic waste in Bali and across Indonesia. The situation has come to the public’s attention once again in recent weeks as …