UN Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) Program

Bali Hotels Association is proud to be a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative led by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

As a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, Bali Hotels Association  commits to eliminate, innovate and circulate its use of plastics. Specifically, by 2025, Bali Hotels Association  commits to: 

• Align plastic reduction strategies of member hotels with the Tri Hita Karana philosophy, promoting circularity through culturally rooted practices.
• Support member hotels in identifying and engaging local suppliers offering sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics.
• Promote the adoption of reuse models and circular solutions by providing guidance and technical support to 
  members.
• Encourage and facilitate community engagement through expanded Banjar Green Days and collaborative local 
  initiatives.
• Inspire guest participation by equipping member hotels with tools and messaging to promote shared 
  responsibility in reducing plastic waste.

Bali as a destination holds a unique aspect due to the Balinese Tri Hita Karana philosophy. It’s a holistic approach that guides how people, especially in Bali, live in harmony with the world around them. Our 167 member hotels and resorts that represent that represent more than 26,454 hotel rooms and almost 31,897 employees in tourism sector adopt Tri Hita Karana as a framework for sustainable operations — integrating spiritual, social, and environmental values. Our approach to sustainability is rooted in Tri Hita Karana — the Balinese philosophy of balance between people, planet, and spirit. It guides everything we do, from our sourcing practices to our community relationships and environmental stewardship. Because in Bali, true harmony isn’t something you say. It’s something you live, every day. This initiative also complements and reinforces the Bali Government’s Bali Waste Cleanup Movement, which launched in April 2025. 

Bali’s tourism sector has a unique opportunity to lead by example in the transition towards circularity in the use of plastics. By working together, businesses, associations, and local authorities can significantly reduce landfill waste, pollution, and emissions; raise awareness among staff and guests to move away from single-use plastics; support suppliers in offering sustainable alternatives; and strengthen local waste infrastructure and community initiatives. These efforts not only help protect Bali’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, but also contribute to long-term community well-being and sustainable livelihoods.

Now is the time for coordinated and determined action to combat plastic pollution and preserve the very landscapes, oceans, and wildlife that make Bali a world-renowned destination.