Bali Beaches Overwhelmed by Record Plastic Waste During Monsoon Season

Volunteers collected 25 tons of debris in six days as Indonesia faces one of its worst pollution crises.

Over 600 volunteers, including locals, hospitality workers, and tourists, participated in a beach cleanup on Bali's Kedonganan Beach.
Environmental NGO Sungai Watch reported plastic waste up to a meter thick, describing it as the worst pollution event they've encountered on Bali's beaches.
In just six days, volunteers collected 25 tons of plastic waste, setting a record for the organization.
The majority of the waste, including plastic cups, straws, and sachets, was found to originate from Java, Indonesia's most populous island.
Monsoon rains and winds, prevalent between November and March, exacerbate Indonesia's plastic pollution problem by sweeping urban debris into the ocean and onto beaches.