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NGO Sungai Watch at the Forefront of Bali’s River Conservation
Bali, October 30, 2023
The Bali Governor appreciates the concerns and efforts of Sungai Watch to keep the rivers clean in Bali. S.M Mahendra Jaya had a meeting with the non-profit organization, Sungai Watch, regarding the handling of plastic waste in Bali, at the Bali Governor’s Meeting Room, on Wednesday (25/10/23).
Source: BaliProv
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Governor’s Praise for NGO Efforts in River Conservation
Recently, the Acting Governor of Bali expressed his appreciation for the dedication shown by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in their efforts to keep the rivers of Bali clean.
These NGOs have been instrumental in raising awareness about the importance of river cleanliness and have actively participated in various cleaning drives.
The Acting Governor emphasized the significance of these efforts, stating, “The role of NGOs in maintaining the cleanliness of rivers in Bali is very important. Their dedication is commendable, and it reflects the collective responsibility we all share in preserving our environment.”
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“Trash in Bali is not sorted, that is the problem,” said Mahendra Jaya. He added that the Bali Provincial Government had planned from the start to close the Suwung TPA by shifting waste management in the Sarbagita area to the existing TPST and TPS3R. However, this is still hampered by waste processing capacity which is not yet optimal. “Previously we expected the Kertalangu TPST to be 400 tons per day but in practice it was only 150 tons, whereas waste production in Bali was 1100 tons per day for Sarbagita (Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, Tabanan. ed),” he said.
Meanwhile, Sungai Watch Founder Gary Bencheghib said Sungai Watch is a non-profit organization/foundation that focuses on stopping the rate of plastic waste before it enters the sea by cleaning rivers by installing rubbish nets. Apart from cleaning activities, the organization also provides education and outreach to the surrounding community.
“We have identified more than 350 illegal dumpsites in Bali. We are trying to clean up all these illegal open dumpsites through weekly and emergency cleaning, but in the future we want the involvement of the District Government in curbing the increasingly mushrooming illegal landfills,” he concluded .
Source: BaliProv
