Indonesia, the beautiful archipelago comprised of more than 17,000 islands, is suffering.
Not because of corruption or war, but because of pollution...
Large objects like tree trunks were also seen in the waves pictured above.
The Current Waste Disposal System
There is little to no waste collection infrastructure, locals dispose of their waste in the street or in a river bed, eventually making it's way to our ocean.
It is also very common to see locals burning plastic along the street, they see this as the easiest way to dispose of the rubbish.
burning plastic produces a variety of toxic discharges to the air, water and ground that are significant sources of a range of powerful pollutants. Many of these toxins enter the food supply.
According to the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives
The Sheer Amount Of Trash In The Ocean
It was crazy. I kept seeing noodle packets floating next to me,
said Zak Noyle, the photographer.
It was very disgusting to be in there; I kept thinking I would see a dead body of some sort for sure.
Very saddening, I could imagine how Zak felt, the above picture is a great example of how irresponsible humans can be when it comes to waste management.
There is little cultural awareness when it comes to trash
Lack Of Awareness Is Not Always To Blame
We met many people who would like to do the right thing, but simply don’t have access to basic waste removal/disposal. The stench of burning plastic is ever present. The juxtaposition of incredible natural beauty with the blight pollution in Bali was heartbreaking
reported Anna Cummins, co-founder of 5 Gyres, a non-profit that sails the world researching plastic pollution
No matter who is to be blamed for these atrocities, the visitors of Indonesia clearly see the damage, Mark Lukach, a writer for the The Inertia, had this to say about his first time vising Lombok, Indonesia:
couldn’t believe it. Trash in the lineup. And not any lineup. A lineup right out of my imagination – the perfect lineup … spoiled by trash.
What Damage Control Has Been Done?
The Indonesian government has sought to impose stricter waste management and recycling regulations.
Most recently, the Ministry of Environment in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry announced its plans to issue a ministerial mandate that better defines the different types of hazardous waste and puts in place easily understood penalties for non-compliance.
However we cannot always leave the government responsible, individuals have to start to creating solutions like I speak of below.
Above Pictured, ecobrick, SOURCE
Ecobricks!!!
A good friend of mine who has been Steemit for about 6 months has created a great solution to the waste problem!
They are called ecobricks.
My friend is 
An Ecobrick is a plastic bottle stuffed solid with non-biological waste to create a reusable building block. Ecobricks are used to make modular furniture, garden spaces and full scale buildings such as schools and houses. Ecobricks are a collaboration powered technology that provides a zero-cost solid waste solution for individuals, households, schools and communities. Ecobricks are an exciting way that we can take action today to stop pollution and to start envisioning a healthier way of living with our environment.
These ecobricks are an indefinitely reusable building block.
They are made by stuffing non-biodegradeble plastic waste into a plastic drinking bottle.
Truly a great use of our waste, good work
What Does Steemit Have To Say
What do you guys think? Are ecobricks the next ground-breaking solution to waste management?
We cannot continue on in our destructive ways!
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