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New governor Koster says : No to plastic ! and wants to stop plastic bag suppliers from entering Bali

New governor Koster says  :  No to plastic !  and wants to stop plastic bag suppliers from entering Bali

As a form of the government's commitment to face the problem of garbage, especially plastic, the Governor of Bali Dr. Ir. I Wayan Koster asserted that he would issue a governor regulation (Pergub) regarding the use of one-time plastic bans for 100 days.

"Not only does it prohibit consumers, but we will stop since the source is producers and distributors. Our prohibition priority will be prioritized on styrofoam, plastic bags and plastic cutlery," Governor Koster said on the sidelines of World Clean Up Day activities. held at Kuta Beach, Badung, Saturday morning (9/15/2018).

 

For this reason, Governor Koster hopes that the community will participate in supporting this program, because the waste problem is a problem for all of us. "This is very dangerous to threaten our culture and tourism," he said.

On this occasion, Governor Koster also launched a new program, We Clean Up Waste (KBS). "Bali does not only want to just participate in World Clean Up Day but will be at the forefront in fighting garbage and giving an example to the world. Therefore we launch a new program of KBS, We Clean Up Trash," explained Koster.

Not only that, continued Governor Koster, every month the Kita Clean Up Waste (KBS) program will be carried out in mobile locations. To realize the program, Governor Koster even claimed to be directly involved in cleaning up garbage in public spaces in each district / city such as beaches, temples, villages and so on.

"I will determine the location and time of activities randomly and suddenly so that all regional leaders and the community must always be ready at any time," explained Governor Koster.

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A little leak for the next October, said the Governor of Buleleng that the activity will also be carried out in a very important place. Governor Koster will also mobilize all civil servants and communities in the area so that they will encourage all components to maintain their environment in a sustainable manner.

"Therefore there will be no one who knows when, and where I am doing a cleaning inpection," said the former member of the three-period DPR RI.

Meanwhile, this World Clean Up Day activity on Kuta Beach was attended by thousands of people from various components such as students, students, tourism actors, the general public to officials and other elements. This activity was greeted with enthusiasm from the community and they seemed eager to clean up the garbage in the Kuta beach area.

In addition to Governor Koster, there was also the Secretary of the Bali Provincial Government I Dewa Made Indra, Head of the Badung Regional Government Tourism Office, Ir. I Made Badra M.M., Head of the Environment and Hygiene Service (DLHK) of the Badung Regional Government I Putu Eka Mertawan, Bali Police Chief Brigadier General Pol I Wayan Sunarta, Chairman of the Suksma Bali Iswara Yoga Committee and a number of other officials.

with the high production of plastic waste in Bali, the Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster will not only issue a governor's office. 

But the governor who was just installed this week will also prohibit consumers from using disposable plastic and stop plastic distributors from entering Bali.

In fact, Koster also requested that plastic entrepreneurs switch businesses.

Related to his statement, Koster firmly said that he was not afraid of policies that would cause resistance and refusal from plastic distributors and entrepreneurs.  

"Kan (producers and distributors of plastic materials-red) can switch businesses from plastic to other materials.

But there will certainly be a period of transition and socialization, "said Koster, when asked whether this gubernatorial regulation would be detrimental to plastic entrepreneurs, and even the possibility of making them bankrupt.

Instead, Koster assured, that the ban on plastic materials could be successful in Bali. Moreover, several other regions have successfully implemented it. "I think it is necessary. The proof in other areas can be as successful as in South Kalimantan and European countries. We will apply this quickly, progressively and decisively throughout Bali," explained the Governor of Buleleng.

When asked whether there would be sanctions for violating this regulation, Koster explained that certainly not criminal sanctions. "But for those who are orderly to implement this Governor Regulation will be given discipline (rewards) in a disciplined manner," he said.

Prohibition priority will be prioritized on styrofoam, plastic bags and plastic cutlery.

This Governor Regulation is a form of government commitment to face the problem of waste, especially plastic.

"Both gubernatorial that we carried out in its entirety in one region, one island, one Keola system. One Island One Management that Bali is truly green and clean,

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Bye Bye Plastic Bags

(BBPB) is one of the examples. This is a social initiative driven by youth to get the people of Bali to say no to plastic bags. This organisation was started by two young sisters when they were 10 and 12 years old after being inspired by a lesson in class about change makers. They decided not to wait until they were older to start making a difference on this island.

Starting from an idea conceived on a couch, it is now a movement of 30 students in Bali, 20 cities across the world, and millions of supporters watching whether or not Bali is really going plastic bag free this year. For the last few years, the campaign has been working towards the big year of 2018. The team of youths have been able to meet with many key people, including Mangku Pastika as the current Governor of Bali and some national ministers. They have held meetings with nearly every governmental department and all of Bali’s nine head of regions to prove that their idea is feasible, economically more beneficial and practical for everyone living on this island.

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BBPB raises awareness and educates about the harmful impact of plastic on our environment, animals and health while also sharing how to be part of the solution. Having spoken to over 20,000 youth and created 2 educational booklets aimed for elementary schools in Indonesia, education has a huge place in the heart of BBPB.

Allowing people to see different ways of being a part of the solution. We showcase a lot of these solutions through our hands on projects such as our Pilot Village program, River BOOM toolkits, Mountain Mama’s Social Enterprise as well as our campaign One Island One Voice

BBPB has become an national and international movement, inspiring the masses to act now. BBPB Teams have launched in over 25 locations across the globe and the Founders continue to share their message on stages around the world in front of global leaders.

More info http://www.byebyeplasticbags.org

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