Rethinking Plastic in Bali: A Guide to Low-Waste Shopping Options

WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you’ve ever done a grocery run in Bali, you’ll know—everything comes wrapped in plastic. Bananas? Wrapped. Bread? Double wrapped. Eggs? Somehow, also wrapped. It’s everywhere, and honestly, it’s something we want to be way more mindful of this year. Starting February 2024, Bali is banning single-use plastic bottles for government employees in offices and schools. It’s a step in the right direction, but there’s still a long way to go. Did you know? ♻️ Indonesia is the second-largest contributor to plastic waste in the ocean. ♻️ Bali produces around 3,800 tons of waste per day—20% of which is plastic. ♻️ Only about 48% of Bali’s waste is properly managed. So this year, we’re on a mission—finding more no-plastic options where we can. Reusable bags? Check. Farmers' markets? On the list. Finding stores that skip the excess packaging? Yes, please! If you know of any places in Bali doing low-waste groceries, bulk food stores, or plastic-free shopping, drop them in the comments! Let’s make it easier for everyone to shop with less waste and more impact. 🌱✨ #PlasticFreeBali #SayNoToPlastic #EcoFriendlyLiving #BaliSustainability #ReduceReuseRecycle #PlasticFreeGroceries