Bali will ban the production and sale of plastic water bottles under one litre starting January 2025 to reduce plastic waste and protect the environment.

Governor I Wayan Koster stated that the measure has to be taken because landfills are nearing capacity, primarily due to single-use plastics. The initiative, which is supported by the central government, expands on previous prohibitions on plastic bags and straws, Xinhua reported.

Noncompliance may result in canceled business permissions or the loss of public funds. Authorities anticipate that the action will establish Bali as a model for sustainable tourism.