Good news everyone !! ♻️
Bali has officially banned single use plastics !
Last year, the governor I Wayan Koster decided that single use plastics and polystyrene will be banned in Bali in 2019. All businesses were given a 6-month transition period to properly plan and implement the change accordingly.
Since then, you could observe the change in cafes and restaurants around Bali : no more plastics bags and straws. They provide bamboo, glass, paper or stainless steel alternatives.
Plastic will not disappear from one day to another, the ban is now effective and Bali is still in a transitional phase for the next months but what a change for the environment! The government will work closely with retailers, distributors, and consumers on all levels of trade: from modern retailers to traditional markets and warungs.
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