Published on 11th March 2021

4 min read

The Indonesian island of Lombok, a surfing paradise next to Bali, has a huge plastic problem. Stephanie Conway reports on how surfers are spearheading efforts to outlaw single-use plastics on the island.

Stephanie Conway

Stephanie is a freelance writer whose work has been published in the Telegraph, Metro, Independent, and Newsweek. She has lived in the US, Indonesia, and Switzerland for over a decade before returning home during Covid to the UK. She runs Symphony VA which provides marketing & PR support for SME's and she also currently studies law. When not working, you’ll find her exploring new hiking hotspots, trying to surf, and petting friendly dogs.