If there is one thing every traveller can agree on, it is that the world around us is wonderful. As people who know its beauty, we also understand the importance of preserving it. But no one is born knowing everything, and sometimes it is hard to know how we can help protect our planet. That is why we continue with «There is no planet B”, a series of posts offering advice on actions that can help preserve our wonderful world.
If there is one thing every traveller can agree on, it is that the world around us is wonderful. We know its beauty and understand the importance of preserving it. But no one is born knowing everything, and sometimes it is hard to know how we can help protect our planet. That is why we continue with “There is no planet B«, a series of publications in which we will try to give advice on actions that can help us preserve our wonderful world. Let's start!
Founded in 2015: Open Arms, an NGO with the mission to monitor the sea, to protect and rescue people who try to get to Europe fleeing war, persecution or poverty. From the outset, we have found the organisation’s work essential and deeply moving; its mission has nothing to do with politics. People are drowning at sea and must be rescued. No one can argue with that.
We are happy to announce that Viajes Tuareg is already a member of Barcelona + Sustainable (B+S). B+S is a Barcelona City Council initiative bringing together organisations, businesses and educational centres committed to sustainability, with the aim of build a city that shows greater respect for people and the environment.
If there is one thing every traveller will agree on, it is that the world around us is wonderful. Having seen its beauty, we also understand the importance of preserving it. But no one is born knowing everything, and it can be hard to know how to help conserve our planet. So we begin with “There is no planet B«, a series of publications in which we will try to give advice on actions that can help us preserve our wonderful world. Let's start!
On 23 June 2019, Bali officially became the first Indonesian province to ban all single-use plastic bags, straws and polystyrene. Confirmation of the island-wide ban came less than a year after a trial was introduced in Denpasar. It is hoped that the legislation will make progress in tackling the growing problem of plastics in Bali and also serve as a model for other provinces of the country to follow.
The ban was first announced on 1 January this year, when the mayor of Denpasar announced that all supermarkets, convenience stores and shopping malls Denpasar had banned single-use plastics. Just over six months later, this legislation has been extended to the whole of Bali. The scope of the ban has also been expanded to include all, from retailers to traditional markets in cities, towns and villages.
For now, the entry of plastics to the island is not prohibited, and checks at its borders are not expected, as we saw in the case of the single-use plastic ban in Tanzania. Anyway, from Responsible Tuareg, we strongly urge travellers to avoid bringing these types of plastic into the country unless absolutely essential.
The prohibition is part of the a broader plan. Indonesia aims to reduce ocean plastics by 70% by 2025 through a combination of legislation, individual action and private-sector support. Environmental campaigners, tourists and government officials welcomed the latest news, and applauded Bali’s firm stance against plastic pollution.
Bali generates approximately 1.6 million tonnes of waste each year, including 303,000 tonnes of plastic. About 33,000 tonnes of it leak into the island’s waterways and end up in the ocean. The tourism is the biggest culprit for plastic accumulation in Bali; visitors to the island have been found to generate more than three times as much waste as Bali’s permanent residents.
It is therefore essential for travellers to bear in mind that, although our stay is for a limited time, how we behave when visiting the country is crucial for the success of the project.
As Bali begins to turn the tide on plastic, It's vital that all visitors do their part. Now that tourists, locals, traders, governors, agents and international organizations are becoming aware of the problem, legislation like this is expected help preserve the beauty of Bali for the enjoyment of all.
In Viajes Tuareg we love the initiative. We recently launched our campaign #StopPlastic to do our bit and to end plastics, and we are delighted that those who have the power to bring about major change share this outlook. Tuareg Responsable is an initiative through which we aim to make the world a better place for everyone.
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Walking along the country’s most remote trails, we will venture into Toraja country to discover the villages and customs of the local ethnic groups.
A small group trip with a strong focus on wildlife and nature. We start in Borneo, then continue to Java, Sulawesi and finish on the beaches of Bali.