Bali Gets Drastic on Single-Use Plastic

Last year the Balinese government outlawed single-use plastics, yeeeuw, what a win! This comes in wake of the Islands crippiling and mounting issue dealing with trash. The Governor, Wayan Koster announced their assualt on the synthetic scurge last month, adding in the fact that there would be hella penalties for those reckless enough to fall into the ‘noncompliece category, this following a six month grace period. So whats the aim of the new legislation, well to reduce the obscene amount of marine pollution that smothers Bali’s shores. The principle assualt directed toard targeting the producers and distributors of single-use plastics in the region. “They must substitute plastics with other materials,” Koster. “If they disobey, we will take action, like not extending their business permit.” The ban is set to tackle plastic bags, styrofoam and plastic straws head on brother. The goal is to reduce this pollution in Bali’s oceans and rivers by as much as 70 percent in the coming years, now if you’re gonna randomly standup and applaud anything today, do it for Bali!! More detailed information, including specific rewards and penalties are still under the discussion of the governor’s team made of officials, academics, NGO’s, businesses, and religious figures. Between […]

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