Waste Management in Bali
A layer of trash, 10 centimeters thick, obscuring the sand—a consequence of a recent storm that hit Bali. Piles of plastic washed up on Kedonganan Beach near the fish market. This isn't a record, as i…
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Trash-Free Bali by 2027? Island Unites for a Cleaner Future
The governor of the island, Wayan Koster, has once again made a bold statement — there will be no plastic or other pollution in Bali by 2027. According to him, a sustainable waste management project i…
Bali’s Mount Agung: Sacred Trekking and Tourism Etiquette
Nestled in the heart of Bali, Mount Agung captivates with its ancient charm. Once reserved for sacred Hindu rituals, it now became a hotspot for tourists.
Yet, amid the surge in tourism, the Governor of Bali has proposed to ban tourist activities on Mount Agung.
Can Tourist Tax Fix Bali’s Flooding and Waste Woes?
The devastating floods that hit Bali last week once again highlighted the issues of chaotic development and ineffective loo waste management on the island. In response, local leaders and exp…
Bali Cracks Down: New Rules Every Tourist Needs to Know
Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that Bali is currently in chaos, and if the situation continues, the island’s tourism image could be seriously damaged. His statement came in response to numerous rep…
Jimbaran Searches for Fresh Waste Management Solution
The waste problem has become a top priority in Jimbaran when the island’s largest landfill, TPA Suwung, began reducing the acceptance of waste. Now, waste can only be taken there once a week. For an a…
Bali’s Tourist Transport Drivers Draw the Line: An Ultimatum Issued!
Bali’s tourist transport drivers have united and taken decisive action. They are demanding that the provincial government fulfill six key demands within six months. A protest under the slogan “Tourism…
Bali’s Big Move: Open Dumps to Be Replaced by Green System
Bali’s waste will be converted into energy by 2027. Officials have officially launched the PSEL (Pengolahan Sampah menjadi Energi Listrik) project. It’s a plant where waste will be processed into enou…
Plan B on the Table: Bali’s Suwung Landfill Could Reopen?
There are just a few days left before the main garbage mountain of the island is closed, but officials' confidence seems to have wavered. The Chairman of Bali’s Regional Parliament (DPRD), Dewa Made M…
Experts Warn Against Shutting Down Bali’s Biggest Landfill
Bali is expecting a questionable 'gift' for Christmas. By the decision of Governor Wayan Koster, the island’s main landfill, TPA Suwung, will cease operations on December 23, 2025. It sounds like an e…
