Bali is one of the most beautiful islands in the world and as visitors we should do everything in our power to reduce our impact on the environment. Like many other tourist destinations, being such a popular place to visit has its downsides and puts a lot of pressure on the limited environmental resources of the islands. Local authorities are under enormous pressure to manage the impact of rising tourist numbers on the island.
If you plan to travel to Bali in the future, I hope you will take a few minutes to read these helpful tips and help preserve the local environment. We can all do our part to maintain the beauty of Bali.
avoid literature
Pretty obvious starting point, but you’d be surprised how many people still deposit their rubbish at their feet instead of in a bin. If by any chance there are no trash cans nearby, keep your garbage in a bag or in your pocket until you find one.
Pick up all the trash you pass
Exercise a little common sense and good behavior by stopping to pick up any rubbish dropped by less careful people and disposing of it properly. This is the smallest of gestures with fabulous positive effects on others and the environment.
Reuse your plastic bags
Most stores will want to put purchased products in plastic bags. Try to avoid accepting them if you can and reuse the bags you have already collected.
move on foot
There are so many positives to be gained from walking. You get some exercise, you help keep the air clean, and you’ll see a lot more than you would in the back of a taxi. Your chances of stumbling upon one of Bali’s many hidden gems are also greatly increased.
Take an ecological tour
What better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Bali than to take part in an ecotourism tour. Many companies offer excursions to the unspoiled nature of Bali or to the pristine coral reefs.
turn off your power
Leaving the lights and air conditioning on is a huge waste of valuable electrical energy. It is always good practice to turn off any power before leaving your accommodation.
eat out
It can be extremely tempting to kick back and relax with a takeaway meal in your hotel room or villa, but empty food wrappers and containers add to the mountains of rubbish that end up in landfill on the islands or, worse, in the drains, streams and watercourses
Support to local industry
The transportation of imported goods consumes much of the world’s fossil fuel resources compared to the use of products that are already available locally. By supporting local industries we can also improve the economy of the Balinese community.
Save water
The availability of clean water is gradually declining in Bali due to massive overuse. As visitors, we can all do our small part to help by taking shorter showers and using bottled water when brushing our teeth. Refilling water bottles helps reduce waste management problems facing the island.
Any small part we can play to reduce our impact on the environment is a step in the right direction. Bali’s water resources and waste management infrastructure are of great concern to local authorities. If the island is to remain the paradise it is today for generations to come, we all need to be more considerate of our impact on the environment.