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Bali Beaches Overwhelmed by Plastic Waste: Viral Videos Highlight ‘Trash Wave’ Crisis

Plastic waste floods Bali beaches, turning once-pristine shores into dump yards. Viral videos show the alarming scale of pollution during the monsoon season.

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Bali Beaches Overwhelmed by Plastic Waste: Viral Videos Highlight ‘Trash Wave’ Crisis

Bali Beaches Overwhelmed by Plastic Waste: Viral Videos Highlight ‘Trash Wave’ Crisis

Bali, known for its serene beaches and tropical charm, is now making headlines for an entirely different reason—plastic pollution. Viral videos have surfaced showing Bali’s iconic beaches, such as Kuta and Jimbaran, buried under heaps of plastic waste. The once-idyllic shores have turned into dump yards, sparking global concern about environmental degradation.

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The phenomenon, dubbed the ‘trash wave,’ occurs annually during the monsoon season. Ocean currents bring massive amounts of plastic and non-biodegradable waste to Bali’s shores. Environmental groups and residents describe this year’s situation as one of the worst in recent memory.

Sam Bencheghib, co-founder of the environmental NGO Sungai Watch, shared his frustration online, calling the situation a “plastic nightmare.” In an Instagram post, he wrote, “Bali’s beach has been hit by the worst trash wave I’ve ever seen. We’ve been cleaning it up over the past few days, but every day more trash keeps on coming.”

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Cleanup operations are in full swing, led by Sungai Watch and supported by volunteers. The worst-affected areas, Kedonganan Beach and Jimbaran Beach, have seen staggering amounts of waste removed.

According to Sam, 70 tons of plastic were collected from Jimbaran Beach alone. The Associated Press reported that over 7,400 kilograms of waste, including other non-organic materials, were cleared during the operations.

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Despite these efforts, the scale of the problem remains daunting. Sam expressed gratitude to the volunteers, saying, “Thank you to every person who has lent a hand and taken time out of their day to come help us.”

While cleanup efforts are crucial, experts emphasize the need for long-term solutions. The overwhelming amount of plastic waste highlights the urgent need for better waste management systems and global efforts to reduce plastic usage.

Bali’s beaches, once a symbol of natural beauty, now serve as a stark reminder of the environmental impact of plastic pollution. Addressing this issue will require collective action from governments, organizations, and individuals worldwide.

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