JAKARTA - Awareness to sort out garbage is now increasingly becoming part of people's lifestyles, especially in Denpasar and the Bali region. This simple habit is not only about cleanliness, but also reflects concern for the environment and the future.
The Minister of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, appreciated this positive change when visiting various waste management facilities such as the Kesiman Kertalangu TPST, Suwung Landfill, to TPS3R in several areas. He assessed that the people of Bali have started to make waste sorting a daily habit that has a big impact.
Based on data, more than 60 percent of the people of Bali have sorted out garbage from its source, namely from their respective households. This shows that a lifestyle of caring for the environment is beginning to grow and become a culture. This was conveyed by the Minister of LH when visiting TPST Kesiman Kertalangu on Friday, April 17, 2026.
"This is a manifestation of the hard work of all components of the Balinese community, from the governor, the mayor, to the customary village apparatus. Building the habit of sorting garbage is not easy, but Bali has shown significant progress," he said, quoted from the official statement on Saturday, April 18.
In the context of lifestyle, sorting waste can start with small steps, such as separating organic, inorganic, and residual waste at home. This habit helps the recycling process, reduces the burden on landfills, and supports more advanced processing systems such as waste to energy.
However, this lifestyle also requires consistency. The government emphasizes the importance of discipline, even opening up the possibility of sanctions for those who do not comply with the rules.
"It is not fair if people who are disciplined are not protected. Anyone who violates it must be subject to a minor sanction, as a form of justice for people who have fought," said the Minister of LH.
In addition, the development of waste processing facilities also supports this lifestyle change. TPST Kesiman Kertalangu continues to increase its capacity to process daily waste, while the Suwung Landfill is directed to become an energy-based processing center. All of this requires one main thing, namely waste that has been properly sorted from the house.
"In the future, only certain non-organic waste can enter Suwung. This is important to support waste to energy operations in the next few years," he explained.
Sorting garbage is not just a duty, but part of the identity of today's society that cares about the environment. A developed city is not only seen from its infrastructure, but also from the habits of its citizens in maintaining cleanliness.
"Developed countries are not only characterized by tall buildings, but how to manage waste properly. Cleanliness is a reflection of the real culture," he added.
The Denpasar City Government also continues to encourage this lifestyle through various education programs, distribution of composters, to the optimization of waste processing facilities. The Mayor of Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, said that the role of communities and the public is also very important in spreading this good habit.
"We thank the Minister for his appreciation. This is motivation for us in Denpasar City to continue to strengthen the waste sorting movement from the source," he said.
In the future, education will remain the main key to make the community more aware and consistent.
"Of course we will enforce the rules, but before enforcement is carried out, we must provide overall services to the community first, and continue to be accompanied by socialization and education so that the community is more aware and disciplined in sorting garbage," he added.
Sorting garbage is no longer just an obligation, but a reflection of a modern lifestyle that is aware of the impact of every small action on the environment. Starting from home, this habit forms a character of a more responsible, disciplined, and caring society for the future.
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