Enviro News Asia, Jakarta – Minister of Environment and Head of the Environmental Control Agency, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, praised and appreciated the bold initiative by the Bali Provincial Government in declaring Bali free from bottled drinking water in packaging smaller than one liter. This restriction is part of efforts to reduce plastic waste under the Bali Clean from Waste Movement (Gerakan Bali Bersih Sampah).
The Minister expressed his appreciation during the launch of the Bali Clean from Waste Movement held at the Ardha Candra Stage, Taman Art Center, Denpasar, on Friday evening (April 11, 2025).
Hanif stated that Bali is the only province in Indonesia brave enough to officially declare such a movement. He hopes that Bali’s action can serve as an example for other provinces to also commit to becoming waste-free.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster explained that this movement involves not only government officials but also mandates participation from the private sector, businesses, and industries to support and adhere to this commitment.
“We all live on Balinese land, so it is our collective duty to maintain its cleanliness,” said Governor Koster.
He further added that to realize a Bali free from single-use plastic waste, several initiatives and programs have been implemented, including restrictions on single-use plastic. Additionally, source-based waste management has been enforced through Bali Governor Regulation No. 47 of 2019. This regulation obligates 636 villages, 80 urban communities (kelurahan), and 1,500 traditional villages (desa adat) to educate their residents on sorting waste by type and taking responsibility for the waste they produce.
Governor Koster stressed that villages must establish perarem (customary village regulations) to enforce separate waste transport to final disposal sites (TPA). Villages that fail or refuse to manage their waste properly, or that do not implement source-based waste management and limit the use of single-use plastics, will face sanctions in the form of delayed financial aid.
Although the progress has not yet been fully realized across all villages, those that are not yet active are expected to make the Bali Clean from Waste Movement a priority, aiming to achieve a waste-free Bali by January 2026, with implementation starting now.
“We hope that waste can be handled at the point of origin. Our waste should not end up polluting other homes or villages. Waste can and should be separated and managed based on its type—organic, inorganic, and residual,” urged Governor Koster.
To accelerate the achievement of a waste-free Bali, the Governor has issued Circular Letter No. 09 of 2025 concerning the Bali Clean from Waste Movement, emphasizing the importance of preserving Bali’s natural ecosystems, human wellbeing, and cultural heritage.
