Bogor to Build Facility to Turn Plastic Waste into Fuel

Researchers discover microplastics in East Java's rainwater, natural springs, and even human amniotic fluid. Experts urge the government to act.

The collection center in Jakarta is capable of processing 8-10 tons of plastic waste per day with waste banks as the main partners.

Plastic waste made up 19.75 percent of Indonesia's total waste in 2024, amounting to 6.76 million tons.

Protest action held in front of the Australian Consulate. Ecoton demands the cessation of all forms of waste export from Australia to Indonesia.

Ecoton's findings in various regions of East Java revealed that microplastics are now found in drinking water, river fish, and sediment deposits.

Chandra Asri Group has introduced Circlo, a product made from recycled plastic waste, specifically plastic bag scraps, as a mixture for asphalt.

Radiation technology offers a solution to address the plastic waste issue and turn waste into potential raw materials for the industry.

Bali has a unique opportunity to address plastic waste by integrating sustainable practices into the tourism experience.

Vietnam has emerged as a major importer of plastic scrap in recent years after China, once the top player in the industry, banned imports in 2018.

Minister Hanif emphasized that waste imports must be halted considering the burden it adds to the country's waste management problems.