Bali's Sacred Sites Drowning in Trash: A Crisis of Tradition and Environment
This is a Response to the Sampah Upacara wikithon
As we know, Bali is home to countless temples, earning it the nickname 'Island of a Thousand Temples'. In addition to its rich culture, Bali's natural beauty is renowned worldwide. However, in this modern era, Bali faces various challenges, one of which is the waste generated from religious ceremonies. Plastic waste, styrofoam, and other remnants from these rituals pose significant environmental threats. This pollution can mar Bali's natural beauty, contaminate water sources, and even lead to health issues. Therefore, the people of Bali need to be more mindful of environmental cleanliness by adopting the 3R principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) during religious ceremonies. We must reduce the use of single-use plastics and shift towards natural materials. Moreover, organic waste from offerings can be composted. For this initiative to succeed, cooperation from the government, temples, communities, and tourism stakeholders is essential to ensure Bali's sustainability.
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- Ida Ayu Sri Widari
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