Audience with the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta
Campaign at Ciliwung River
This event, titled "Plastic Operation," is a tour to the Ciliwung River, Jakarta using rubber boats to gain education and a direct view of the impact of plastic bag pollution in the river that flows into the ocean.
Involved parties:
- Ciliwung Institute
- Earth Hour Indonesia
- Kreasi Daur Ulang Community (Si Dalang)
- LeafPlus
- The Body Shop Indonesia
- Nol Sampah Surabaya
- Indorelawan
- Ministry of Environment and Forestry
- Bappeda DKI Jakarta
Media Coverage:
https://www.kompasiana.com/dietkantongplastik/54f93bdea333113c078b497f/bersinergi-mengurangi-kantong-plastik
Hand Over #pay4plastics Petition
The hand over of the #pay4plastic petition to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in 2015, with more than 60,000 signatures collected over less than three years.
Involved parties:
- Change.org
- The Body Shop Indonesia
- Ministry of Environment and Forestry
- Environmental Management Agency of Bandung City (now Environment & Cleanliness Agency)
- Indonesian Retail Business Association
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Indonesia
Media Coverage: KLHK Terima Petisi #pay4plastic Dalam Seminar Diet Kantong Plastik
Trial of Paid Plastic Bags Regulation in 27 Cities across Indonesia
Based on the Circular Letter from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Directorate General of Waste, Hazardous, and Toxic Material Management, No. S.1230/PSLB3- PS/2016, concerning the Price and Mechanism for the Implementation of Paid Plastic Bags. Conducted from February to May 2016, achieving a reduction of plastic bags usage up to 55%. Continued from June to September 2016, achieving a 13% reduction.
Media Coverage:
https://rappler.com/world/uji-coba-kantong-plastik-berbayar
Meeting with the Minister of Environment and Forestry
A meeting with the Minister of Environment and Forestry in 2016 attended by the Indonesian Movement for Plastic Bag Diet, Greeneration Indonesia, ADUPI, APDUPI, PRAISE, and APRINDO, which later led to the formation of the National Waste Council.
Involved parties:
- Greeneration Indonesia
- ADUPI
- APDUPI
- PRAISE
- APRINDO
Banjarmasin City as First City to Ban Single Use Plastic Bags
Banjarmasin City bans the use of plastic bags in shopping centers and modern stores as of June 1, 2016 based on Banjarmasin Mayor Regulation No. 18 of 2016 on the Ban of Plastic Bag Usage for Retail and Modern Stores.
Media Coverage:
https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20160328090702-20-
Meeting of the Regional Environmental Management Agency (BPLHD)
The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta held a meeting in 2016 to draft a Governor Regulation in an effort to reduce plastic bag usage.
Attending UN Climate Change COP 23 in Bonn, Germany
Zero Waste Youth Festival and International Zero Waste Cities Conference
Preparation of Academic Study for Plastic Bag Reduction Regulation in Jakarta
Plasticdiet Indonesia was involved in the preparation of the academic study for the plastic bag reduction regulation in Jakarta in 2018.
The Environmental Agency of DKI Jakarta Province (formerly BPLHD) arranged the drafting of the Governor Regulation on the Mandatory Use of Environmentally Friendly Shopping Bags (as mandated by Regional Regulation No.3/2013).
Workshop on the Preparation of Regulations for Plastic Bag Usage Reduction in Banjarmasin City
The workshop for the Preparation of Regulations on Plastic Bag Usage Reduction in 2018 in Banjarmasin City involved 26 Environmental Agencies from various cities to begin the process of drafting the regulation for their respective cities.
Involved parties:
- Ministry of Environment and Forestry
- Banjarmasin City Government
Balikpapan City Bans the Use of Plastic Bags in Shopping Centers and Modern Stores
Balikpapan City banned the use of plastic bags in shopping centers and modern stores starting July 1, 2018, based on Balikpapan Mayor Regulation No. 8 of 2018 concerning the Reduction of Plastic Bag Usage.
Media Coverage:
https://www.antaranews.com/berita/723885/pemkot-balikpapan-larang-penggunaan-kantong-plastik
Plasticdiet Indonesia invited by the World Bank and Ministry of Finance in Bali
The World Bank and the Ministry of Finance invited Plasticdiet Indonesia to Bali in September 2018. At this meeting, the Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani, proposed a Regional Incentive Fund for cities that can reduce plastic waste.
Involved parties:
- World Bank
- Ministry of Finance
Consultation Meeting with Modern Retailers in Jakarta
A consultation meeting with modern retailers across Jakarta was held in 2018, resulting in a commitment to support the Jakarta Provincial Government's initiative to ban the use of plastic bags.
Involved parties:
- Ministry of Environment and Forestry
- Jakarta Environmental Agency
- The Body Shop Indonesia
- APRINDO
- PT Lion Super Indo - Circle K
- Centro Department Store
- Hero Group
Our Ocean Conference in Bali
Bogor City and Denpasar City ban the use of plastic bags in shopping centers and modern stores
Plastic Indonesia hands over a petition supporting the plastic excise to the Ministry of Finance
Plasticdiet Indonesia involved in the preparation of an academic study on single-use plastic restrictions in Jakarta
Plasticdiet Indonesia was involved in preparing an academic study on the restriction of single-use plastic in Jakarta in 2019. Plasticdiet Indonesia provided academic reviews on legal, environmental, and communication aspects.
Involved parties:
- Jakarta Environmental Agency
#pay4plastic petition declared successful by Change.org
Indonesia Supreme Court rejects judicial review filed by ADUPI
Indonesia Supreme Court (Mahkamah Agung) rejected the judicial review filed by ADUPI because the ban on plastic bags and other single-use plastics does not conflict with existing regulations in Indonesia.
Involved parties:
- Alliance for Zero Waste Indonesia
- Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia
- KKPS
Media Coverage:
http://www.redaksibali.com/2019/07/permohonan-uji-materi-pergub-nomor-97.html
Plasticdiet Indonesia involved in "Sejauh Laut Kita" Exhibition and Plastic-Free Parade
Plasticdiet Indonesia participated in the "Sejauh Laut Kita" Exhibition initiated by Sejauh Mata Memandang and the Plastic-Free Parade initiated by Plasticdiet Indonesia, Indorelawan, Pulau Plastik, Divers Clean Action, Walhi, Pandu Laut, Econusa, and Greenpeace, supported by 49 collaborators throughout Indonesia.
Involved parties:
- Sejauh Mata Memandang
- Indorelawan
- Pulau Plastik Divers Clean Action
- WALHI Pandu Laut Nusantara
- Econusa
- Greenpeace Indonesia
Media Coverage:
https://www.jawapos.com/lifestyle/23/04/2019/ungkap-kegelisahan-pameran-laut-kita-hadirkan-ribuan-sampah-plastik/
Bali bans the use of plastic bags, straws, and styrofoam
GoGreener Campaign by Gojek
Bandung City implements a paid-plastic-bags policy gradually
Bandung city is implementing a gradual a paid-plastic-bags policy, aims to a 100% reduction in plastic bags by 2025 starting from January 1, 2020, based on Bandung Mayor Regulation No. 37 of 2019 regarding the Implementation Guidelines of Bandung City Regulation No. 17 of 2012 on Plastic Bag Reduction, serving as a technical guide and reference in efforts to reduce plastic bag usage in Bandung.
Involved parties:
YPBB Bandung
Media Coverage:
https://jabar.tribunnews.com/2020/02/13/semua-ritel-di-kota-bandung-wajib-kurangi-penggunaan-kantong-plastik
Plasticdiet Indonesia involved in academic study development in Cimahi City
Plasticdiet Indonesia was involved in the development of an academic study in Cimahi City in 2019 as part of the city's efforts to reduce plastic waste generation.
Involved parties:
- Cimahi City Environmental Agency
- YPBB Bandung
Pilot Project Plastic Free Market at Tebet Barat Market, Jakarta
Efforts to promote a reuse lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jakarta Province bans the use of plastic bags in shopping centers, supermarkets, and traditional markets
The Plastic-Free Parade in 2020
34 regions in Indonesia already have regulations banning single-use plastic bags
Plastic-Free Regional Forum established
The Plastic-Free Regional Forum is intended to assist regions in forming and implementing regulations to limit single-use plastics.
Involved parties:
- Ministry of Environment and Forestry
- APEKSI (Indonesia Municipalities Government Association)
- APKASI (Indonesia Regency Government Association)
YouTube documentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri-pHRzJtOc
Pulau Plastik/Plastic Island Documentary Film
Plasticdiet Indonesia's advocacy efforts are featured in the Pulau Plastik/Plastic Island documentary film.
Involved parties:
- Kopernik
- Visinema Pictures
- Akarumput
- Watchdoc
Trailer Film:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLDnAyr5T4U
Plastic-Free Market Program in Bogor, Bandung, Banjarmasin, Surabaya, and Bali
The Plastic-Free Market Program has been expanded to cover several cities in Indonesia, including Bogor, Bandung, Banjarmasin, Surabaya, and Bali.
Involved parties:
- GIZ
- Embassy of Canada
- Perumda Pasar Juara (Jakarta Market Management)
- Perumda Pakuan Jaya (Bogor Market Management)
- Trade and Industry Department of Banjarmasin City
- Nol Sampah Surabaya
- PPLH Bali
Youtube Documentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgHSgaQ5v-c
Launch of the Jakarta Reuse Movement
As an effort to tackle single-use plastic waste from household products and online shopping, Plasticdiet Indonesia and Enviu launched the Jakarta Reuse Movement program to build a reuse ecosystem in Indonesia, starting with Jakarta.
Involved parties:
Enviu
Media Coverage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QIPw2jE_ZE
Establishment of Reuse Special Interest Group
Plasticdiet Indonesia and Enviu initiated the Reuse Special Interest Group to strengthen and promote reuse as a solution replacing single-use plastic, along with numerous organizations who are running the initiatives.
113 regions in Indonesia now have regulations banning single-use plastic
With the increasing number of regions in Indonesia that have regulations banning single-use plastics, Indonesia’s efforts to tackle plastic pollution are strengthened.
The regulatory documents for each region can be downloaded at the following link:
Peraturan Pembatasan PSP
Establishment Asia Reuse Consortium
To strengthen reuse solution to combat plastic pollution in Asia, Plasticdiet Indonesia along with GAIA Asia Pacific and Break Free From Plastic initiate Asia Reuse Consortium involving organizations from Indonesia, Phillipines, Thailand, Vietnam, and India.
