The Indonesian island has already banned plastic bags and straws, and now plans a $10 tourist tax to help clean up its beaches
Authorities in Bali are preparing to introduce a tourist tax to help tackle pollution and waste management on the island, which the Bali Environment Agency says produces 3,500 tonnes of rubbish a day.
According to the Jakarta Post, a new bylaw has been drafted that includes a $10 (£7.60) fee for overseas visitors to the Indonesian island. Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, has said that revenue from the tax would go towards programmes that help to preserve the environment and Balinese culture. The new tax is being proposed in light of the island’s continuing battle against plastic waste, which pollutes beaches and surrounding waters.
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