What happened when the ABC went to uncover Bali's 'Island of Trash'

Bali faces an escalating trash crisis despite its reputation as the Island of the Gods, according to ABC News. A surge in tourism, combined with limited waste education and the partial closure of a key landfill facility, is overwhelming the island's ability to manage refuse. Local residents worry the beloved destination could soon earn a grimmer nickname: the Island of Trash. The crisis highlights the darker side of tourism—when infrastructure and education can't keep pace with visitor growth.

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