The Bali provincial government has banned the production and distribution of single-use bottled water under one liter, stepping up efforts to reduce plastic waste across the island.
Outlined in Circular Letter No. 9 of 2025 and announced by Governor Wayan Koster on Sunday, 6 April, the new rule targets plastic packaging below the one-liter threshold.
Not a Business Clampdown, Governor Says
Koster insisted the policy is not meant to cripple small or local producers but to encourage environmentally friendly alternatives such as reusable glass bottles.
“This isn’t about killing businesses,” he said. “Go ahead and produce, but don’t damage the environment. Use glass bottles—like those we’ve seen in Karangasem.”
Industry-Wide Meeting Planned
Koster plans to meet with stakeholders including municipal utilities (PDAM), private companies, and major firms like Danone to explain the directive. Formats such as plastic cups will be prohibited, while gallon-sized bottles remain allowed.
Crackdown to Extend Beyond Producers
The ban also targets distribution. Suppliers will be prohibited from circulating banned products within the province.
Enforcement will involve the Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), in coordination with local authorities and environmental groups.
Community Oversight Encouraged
Residents are urged to help monitor implementation and reduce their use of single-use plastics.
The regulation adds to a growing list of environmental policies introduced by the Bali administration to address the island’s chronic waste management problems.
