Litter pollutes a beach in Sanur, on the Indonesian island of Bali. Studies have shown that plastic continues to emit harmful greenhouse gases as it enters waste management systems and waterways. Photo: Reuters
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Bali is not an eco-tourism destination – but plans are in place to drastically reduce marine plastic pollution
- A recent study found that more than half of the Indonesian island’s waste is burned or dumped in waterways and the ocean
- The Bali Partnership has been established to address the issue, but it remains unclear how it will reduce ocean plastics by 70 per cent by 2025
Litter pollutes a beach in Sanur, on the Indonesian island of Bali. Studies have shown that plastic continues to emit harmful greenhouse gases as it enters waste management systems and waterways. Photo: Reuters