Darurat Sampah, Selamatkan Laut Indonesia!

Summary

Indonesia, with over 70% of its territory covered by water, faces a paradox where marine life thrives amidst plastic pollution. As the fifth-largest contributor to global plastic waste, Indonesia has committed to reducing marine plastic pollution by 70% by 2025. The government, communities, and NGOs are working together on initiatives like beach cleanups, waste banks, and waste-to-energy projects. The script emphasizes the need for societal involvement, promoting waste reduction habits, and sustainable practices to combat the plastic crisis.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Indonesia's waters, which cover over 70% of the country, are rich in marine biodiversity but are heavily polluted by plastic waste.
• 🚯 Indonesia ranks fifth globally in plastic waste contribution to the oceans, with over 56,000 tons annually, according to World Population Review 2021.
• 📈 The National Coordination Team (TKN) reports a continuous increase in marine plastic waste over the last three years, from 2020 to 2022.
• 🏞️ The pollution directly impacts coastal residents' lives, with scenic views marred and fishermen's work hampered by large waves of waste.
• 🐟 Plastic waste in the ocean can entangle fishing equipment, leading to machine jams and damage.
• 🤝 Community involvement is essential to reduce marine litter, with initiatives ranging from beach cleanups to establishing waste banks.
• 🏝️ In the Thousand Islands, efforts include helping local women reduce plastic waste through waste banks and encouraging government collaboration.
• 🏛️ The government is committed to reducing marine plastic waste by 70% by 2025, as stated in Presidential Regulation No. 83 of 2018.
• 🔄 Efforts to reduce plastic waste involve policy-making, supporting the informal sector in waste management, and developing waste-to-energy industries.
• 🌱 Citizens can contribute by adopting a minimal waste lifestyle, avoiding single-use items, using reusable containers, sorting waste, and composting organic waste.

Q & A

What percentage of Indonesia's territory is dominated by water?

More than 70% of Indonesia's territory is dominated by water.

How does plastic pollution affect the marine ecosystem in Indonesia?

Plastic pollution has contaminated the seas and threatened the marine ecosystem in Indonesia.

According to the World Population Review in 2021, what rank does Indonesia hold in terms of plastic waste contribution?

Indonesia ranks fifth in the world for plastic waste contribution, producing more than 56,000 tons per year.

What has been the trend of marine plastic waste over the last three years according to the National Coordination Team (TKN)?

The amount of plastic waste in the sea has been continuously increasing over the last three years from 2020 to 2022.

How does the presence of plastic waste in the ocean directly impact the lives of coastal residents?

The presence of plastic waste affects the lives of coastal residents by making the natural scenery less appealing and hindering the work of fishermen, as the waves are filled with large amounts of waste.

What are the specific impacts of plastic waste on fishing operations as mentioned in the script?

Plastic waste can get entangled in fishing nets and engines, causing engines to jam and potentially damaging them.

What initiatives have been taken to reduce marine waste starting from concerns raised by divers and coastal communities?

Initiatives include beach and sea cleanups, provision of waste banks, and the establishment of drop-off stores to reduce plastic waste, aiming to form habits among communities for waste management.

What specific help is provided to the Kepulauan Seribu islands to reduce plastic waste?

Help provided includes assisting mothers in reducing plastic waste through drop-off stores and encouraging collaboration between the government and other stakeholders to address waste issues on the islands.

What is the government's commitment regarding the reduction of marine plastic waste by 2025?

The government is committed to reducing marine plastic waste by 70% by 2025, as stated in Presidential Regulation No. 83 of 2018.

How much has the reduction of marine plastic waste been achieved by the end of 2022 compared to the baseline in 2018?

By the end of 2022, there has been a reduction of approximately 35-36% compared to the baseline in 2018.

What are some of the efforts being made from upstream to downstream to reduce plastic waste, as mentioned in the script?

Efforts include policy establishment for waste reduction, development of the informal sector to support waste management, and building industries to process waste into new energy sources like Weise and Waze.

What are the lifestyle changes suggested to reduce plastic waste, particularly single-use items?

Suggestions include avoiding single-use items like plastic bottles and cutlery, shopping without plastic packaging by bringing one's own bags and containers, sorting waste at home, buying only necessary food to avoid excess waste, and creating home compost to reduce organic waste.