Recycling in Indonesia

 In 2020, The Ministry of Environment and Forestry states the total national waste production has reached 67.8 million tons.  It means around 185,753 tons of waste are produced every day by 270 million people. Or each person produces about 0.68 kilograms of waste per day. This figure has increased compared to previous years. Furthermore, waste management in Indonesia has not been optimal. Although in big cities the waste management capacity reaches 70-80%, in other districts the average is still below 50%. Therefore, the central government also strengthens the commitment and active role of local governments in implementing waste management, including making waste as an economic raw material. One solution is a waste bank. Waste bank management is carried out by the community independently, collaboration with local governments or corporate. One example is PT Unilever Indonesia, Tbk which collects around 4,000 active waste banks in the country through the Unilever Indonesia Foundation. Within 10 years from 2008 to 2018, YUI and their partner waste bank managed to reduce waste to landfill by 7,779 tons. It has a positive impact on waste management in Indonesia. In addition, education is needed for the community so that can reduce waste in Indonesia.

 

Source: indonesia.go.id