Sustainable Waste Management: Wedoo’s Impact in Bali

From the Island of Bali, Wedoo provides sustainable waste management worldwide. Their business model focuses on plastic processing and environmental consultancy.

Bali’s waste management system for many years has been quite rudimentary. With some villages simply dumping waste into the forest or nearby rivers.

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With the onset of increased native population and explosion of tourist flocking towards bali, the amount of trash is only ever growing.

Bali’s largest landfill is Suwung TPA, located in the South Denpasar district. It’s a major waste management site that receives a significant amount of the island’s municipal waste.

Suwung TPA has been overfilled for many years with it receiving up to 1500 tons of waste everyday. The waste piles can reach as high as 25 meters risking the area of landslides.

An uphill task: Scavengers collecting used plastic items at a landfill in Denpasar, on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali. — AFP

In drier seasons, fires can break out, and during the monsoon season it can flood. The flooding then spreads pollution and waste to surrounding bodies of water causing significant pollution.

In Bali, plastic waste is often burnt in public places.

Emissions from burnt waste including methane, benzene, dioxins, and nitrogen dioxide have been related to many major health concerns and contribute to the effects of global warming.

Health concerns related to these emissions include increased cancer rates (generally lung, throat, prostate), mutations in the development of the male reproductive system, immune system malfunctions, reproductive/birth defects, kidney disease, and many respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis.

Waste can also contaminate local water ways and effect marine life. Inappropriate waste management is a wide-spread issue throughout Bali, and a significant extent of Indonesia. It is an issue that must be addressed as soon as possible to prevent further damage and save our most valuable resource, the environment.

Bali is trying to cope with its plastic problem, and there are some shining stars in the effort. In late 2018 Balinese Governor Wayan Koster announced a ban on plastic bags, polystyrene, and plastic straws.

The Indonesian government has vowed to reduce plastic marine waste by 70 percent by 2025.

And the Balinese government is converting the island’s biggest landfill, the Suwung landfill in the capital of Denpasar, to an eco-park and waste power plant.

Benefits

Reduced Carbon Footprint: By compacting waste, transportation becomes more efficient, lowering emissions.
Supports Circular Economy: Prepares materials for reuse and recycling, reducing landfill contributions.

Plastic Crusher

Highly efficient machine designed to crush and dispose of thin plastic waste such as bottles, cups, buckets, oil bottles, and other plastic waste.

The machine is equipped with two stationary blades and ten dynamic blades which provide high-speed and powerful crushing of plastic waste.

Sheet Press

Transform your plastic waste into high-quality, usable sheets with our innovative Sheet Press Machine, designed for efficiency, durability, and versatility.

Offers the highest return on investment by transforming plastic waste into durable sheets, which can be used like plywood for furniture, wall panels, and more. Here’s how it works:

CNC Router

CNC machines are an essential tool in plastic recycling factories for cutting and carving products with high accuracy.

Dryer

Crucial piece of equipment for plastic recycling facilities. It is designed to dry shredded plastic after washing, which is necessary to remove any remaining moisture before it is ready for the next step in the recycling process. The Dryer Machine ensures that the plastic is thoroughly dried and ready for the next stage of processing.

Organic Crusher

Heavy-duty machine designed to chop organic waste into small pieces measuring approximately 2-3cm.

The Crusher Machine is a reliable and efficient solution for those looking to manage their organic waste in an environmentally-friendly way.

Sieving Machine

The Sieving Machine 1 HP is an economic siever designed to separate coarse and soft compost particles with a filter size of ±10MM.

With its high-quality filters, efficient motors, and sturdy frames, the Sieving Machine is a reliable choice for those in need of a cost-effective sieving solution.

Conveyor

An essential tool in waste management that assists operators in sorting and moving materials efficiently.

It allows materials to be moved from one spot to another at a constant speed, increasing productivity and optimizing the waste processing process.

Aerobic Digester

Transform your organic waste into valuable compost faster, cleaner, and more efficiently than ever before. Our innovative aerobic digester is not just a composter—it’s a game-changer for food waste management.