How tourists and plastic transformed Bali into an 'Island of Trash'

Bali's iconic status as the Island of the Gods may soon give way to a grimmer nickname: the Island of Trash. According to ABC News Australia, a surge in tourism, combined with inadequate waste education and the partial closure of a critical landfill facility, has created an overwhelming garbage crisis. Residents are increasingly concerned that the island's infrastructure cannot keep pace with the volume of waste from visitors and locals alike.

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