Ecocentrism Analysis of Bali Governor Regulation Number 98 Year 2018

Governor Regulation Number 97 of 2018 was established on December 21, 2018 (Legal Bureau: 2018).  The Governor Regulation regarding Limitation on Disposal of Disposable Plastic Sampal consists of 12 Chapters and 26 Articles.  Implementation of Governor Regulation Number 97 of 2018 as consideration for implementing the provisions of Article 12 paragraph (3) and Article 12 paragraph (2) of the Bali Provincial Regulation Number 5 of 2011 concerning Waste Management.  Regulated waste is household waste, household-specific waste and specific waste contains hazardous and toxic materials.  The purpose of waste management is to maintain the preservation of environmental functions and public health in accordance with the ethics of ecocentrism.

 Anthropocentric views according to ecosetrism are considered unfriendly and unwise to regulate human relations with nature.  The ecological crisis as a result of human relations to nature is caused by fundamental and philosophical factors. The theory of environmental movements has been assessed only as a shallow environmental movement by Arne Naess.  The changes needed are fundamental and revolutionary regarding the transformation of perspectives and values, from personal to cultural aspects that affect economic and political structures and policies.  Ecocentrism as a theory of environmental ethics is known as Deep Ecology.  Environmental ethics developed by Ecology In as a practical ethic, as a movement.  The ecocentrism paradigm in Pergub Number 97 of 2018 is explained in Article 2 paragraph (1) to paragraph (7) concerning the objectives as a guideline for the Government in the formulation of technical policies in the field of Limiting Disposal of Disposable Plastic Waste Collection (Pergub, 2018).  The implementation of the intended purpose is carried out by:

 1. Maintaining purity, harmony, harmony and environmental balance

 2. Ensure the fulfillment and protection of the right to a good and healthy environment for the community due to the adverse effects of the use of disposable plastics

 3. Preventing pollution and / or environmental damage caused by the use of disposable plastics

 4. Guaranteeing and maintaining the survival of living things and the preservation of ecosystems

 5. Ensure the safety, health and life of the people from the threat of pollution and / or environmental damage, caused by the use of disposable plastics

 6. Guarantee future generations not to depend on the use of disposable plastics, to achieve a better quality of life

 7. Building community participation to participate in environmental protection

 The purpose of implementing Pergub No. 97 of 2018 is related to the Deep Ecology platform as a real movement or action on the ground.  The philosophy of eco-philosophy (ecosophy) used by Arne Naess as a picture of wisdom governs life in harmony with nature as a household in the broadest sense.  The relationship between humans and the environment as wisdom and protecting nature as a household that has its own values.  The platform formulated by Arne Naess is intended so that change is not only limited to the political process but the most important is the change in outlook, mentality, attitude, behavior and lifestyle.

 The perspective of the ecological movement is not only directed at individuals but influences every public policy about the environment.  Bali Governor Regulation No. 97 of 2018 as a form of the Ecological Deep struggle which is pursued through practical actions from political channels.  The norms campaigned to affect every person and community group as a new lifestyle that uses disposable plastic replacement products have been listed in Article 11. Changes in environmentally friendly production and consumption patterns are realized by prohibiting the generation of disposable plastic waste.  The process of transitioning to materials that can be used repeatedly has been planned in Article 17 regarding Development and Supervision carried out by a team formed directly by the Governor.

 The decision-making process regarding the limitation on the use of disposable plastic waste cannot be separated from the view of the ethical values ​​of ecocentrism.  Abuse of human behavior in using disposable plastics will cause threats to the sustainability of the environment and the values ​​contained therein.  Such principles are needed in managing the environment that prioritizes environmental welfare.  Objective moral norms by prioritizing human responsibility protect their interactions with non-humans in order to safeguard the future of the next generation