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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Bali Bans Hotels and Restaurants from Dumping Waste in Landfills!
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has issued new regulations that will prohibit landfills in Bali from accepting waste from hotels, restaurants, and cafes.
There are waste processing plants on the island, and many resorts, hotels, and tourism businesses are already following waste reduction policies. However, each day, numerous foul-smelling trucks haul…
Bali’s Waste Disposal Rules Get a Makeover Starting October 1!
Non-organic waste from Bali’s capital will be collected every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. On the other days—Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday—special trucks will pick up organic waste.
Bali’s Biggest Landfill Faces Shutdown Over Major Violations
Indonesias Minister of Environment, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, conducted an unscheduled inspection at Balis largest landfill, TPA Suwung in Denpasar. This inspection is part of a broader initiative planned…
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 Elections: New Leaders, Big Promises on Tourism and Cleanliness
Not long ago, elections took place in Bali, determining who will shape the island’s future for the next five years. A new governor, vice governor, and regents have taken office, and now the public is…
Bali Urged to Rethink Single-Use Plastic Ban
Politicians and academics in Bali are urging a reconsideration of the recently introduced ban on single-use plastics, especially regarding plastic bottles under one liter. This initiative is part of G…
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…
The Apurva Kempinski Bali Crowned as the Ultimate Eco-Hospitality Leader!
The Apurva Kempinski Bali, located in Nusa Dua, Bali, has been awarded the title of “Leader in Eco-Hospitality” at the ULTRAs Awards 2024. The ceremony took place on November 7 at Kensington Palace in…
Clean Tourism in Bali: Indonesia’s Bold New Eco-Initiative!
The Indonesian government is launching a pilot project to promote the concept of “clean tourism” in Bali. This initiative aims to improve the environmental conditions and support the tourism industry.
Indonesian Tourism Minister Stands Firm Against Bali's Tourist Tax Hike!
The Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, opposes raising Bali’s tourist tax to $50.
His main argument is that the current tax, introduced only a few months ago in February 2024, requires every visitor to Bali to pay $10 or 150,000 rupiahs. Now, just four months later, discussions abo…
Tragedy in Bali: 7-Meter Whale Caught in Fishing Nets Dies Near Shore
The carcass of another whale, found dead off the coast of Bali, was discovered on Legian Beach near the Bali Niksoma Hotel. The whale’s body was wrapped in fishing nets. However, the cause of death re…
