Pertaruhan Nasib Sampah di Indonesia

Summary

The video discusses Indonesia's significant plastic waste issues, with over 620,000 tons of plastic polluting its waters, mainly due to improper waste management. The pandemic exacerbated this, leading to a surge in plastic waste from food delivery and online shopping. The government has set ambitious targets to reduce household waste by 30% by 2025. Solutions like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and circular economy practices are proposed to engage all stakeholders in efficient waste management. The video highlights the role of organizations like GRACE in driving sustainable packaging and recycling initiatives to tackle the growing waste crisis in Indonesia.

Takeaways

• 😀 620,000 tons of plastic waste pollute Indonesian waters due to improper waste management, with small homes and businesses having limited disposal options.
• 😀 78% of household plastic waste is burned near homes, 12% is discarded into waterways, and 10% is buried in the ground, eventually ending up in the ocean.
• 😀 The pandemic has worsened plastic waste issues in Indonesia due to the increased reliance on food delivery services and online shopping.
• 😀 Recycling efforts have decreased significantly, with a sharp rise in plastic waste of 70% compared to pre-pandemic levels, amounting to 23 tons per day.
• 😀 The Indonesian government issued Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2017 on national strategic policies for household and similar waste management, targeting a 30% reduction by 2025.
• 😀 Waste management in Indonesian cities remains a significant challenge, requiring collaboration across all sectors of society to address.
• 😀 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) can provide an efficient solution for managing plastic waste and packaging by involving the government, private sector, and communities.
• 😀 Circular economy practices, including recycling and reuse, are essential to reducing plastic waste and ensuring packaging retains value after consumption.
• 😀 The government aims to meet its waste reduction targets through integrated circular economy practices that offer social, environmental, and economic benefits.
• 😀 GRACE, founded in 2010, is committed to finding sustainable packaging waste management solutions, with a vision to create a circular ecosystem for packaging waste in Indonesia by 2030.
• 😀 EPR is seen as an effective framework for involving all stakeholders in waste management, including packaging producers, retail, government, consumers, and the recycling industry.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the transcript related to waste management in Indonesia?

The main issue discussed is the significant plastic waste pollution in Indonesia, particularly the improper management of household and small business waste, which leads to environmental harm, including contamination of water and land.

How much plastic waste is being dumped into Indonesia's waters annually?

According to data from the World Economic Forum in 2017, approximately 620,000 tons of plastic waste pollute Indonesia's waters annually.

What percentage of household plastic waste is improperly disposed of in Indonesia?

78% of household plastic waste is burned near homes, 12% is thrown into water streams, and 10% is either discarded on land or buried, which eventually leads to the waste reaching the ocean.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected plastic waste management in Indonesia?

The pandemic has led to an increased reliance on food delivery and online shopping services, which has caused a significant rise in plastic waste. The daily plastic waste volume has increased by 70%, reaching 23 tons per day during the pandemic.

What is the target set by the Indonesian government for reducing household waste by 2025?

The Indonesian government has set a target to reduce household waste by 30% by the year 2025.

What is the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mentioned in the transcript?

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a concept that encourages collaboration among all stakeholders—including the government, private sector, and the public—to efficiently manage plastic and packaging waste by involving producers in waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable practices.

What is the role of 'Grace' in addressing plastic waste in Indonesia?

'Grace' is an initiative formed in 2010, created by companies like Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Unilever, which is committed to finding sustainable solutions for packaging waste management, using a circular economy model to reduce plastic waste and benefit the economy, society, and the environment.

What is the main goal of implementing the circular economy approach for waste management?

The main goal is to reduce plastic waste by reusing and recycling materials after consumption, so they continue to hold value and contribute to sustainability, helping the government achieve its waste reduction target and providing economic, social, and environmental benefits.

What are the key categories of the activities undertaken by PIERO (Packaging and Recycling Organization)?

PIERO's activities are divided into three categories: (A) building a recycling market, (B) developing collection system capacity, and (C) educating the public and conducting research. These activities aim to promote recycling and sustainable waste management.

What are the planned targets for PIERO in terms of recycling plastic packaging?

PIERO's target for 2020 is to recycle 60% of plastic packaging, with plans to handle other packaging materials like cartons and flexible plastics starting in 2021 and beyond.