Badung, Bali (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is spearheading a concerted effort to combat the critical issue of marine plastic pollution by addressing the significant contribution of plastic waste from key waterways.
This initiative focuses on four rivers in Java and two in Bali.
“The Ciliwung River poses a particularly significant challenge, contributing a substantial portion – an estimated 20 to 30 percent – of the plastic waste entering our oceans,” Environment Minister Hanif Faisol emphasized during a waste cleanup activity at Kedonganan Beach in Bali on Sunday.
Beyond the Ciliwung, the government is actively addressing plastic pollution emanating from other major…