Create an Earth Revolution through Reuse!
World Earth Day, also known as Earth Day, falls every April 22. This day was initiated by Gaylord Nelson in 1970 and marked the birth of the environmental movement in modern times. The irony is that on Earth Day in 2022, the climate crisis is still a significant threat to the earth, especially regarding the […]
Recommendations for Reusable Containers for Takjil Snacks
Takjil snacks are one of the traditions that Muslims always look forward to before the Maghrib call to prayer. Starting from light to heavy food, it is still the target of Muslims and DKP friends. However, behind this tradition, many takjil packages are still wrapped in single-use plastic. So, to avoid single-use plastic, we can, […]
Do you keep minimal waste when breaking the fast? It’s possible!
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims, which is marked by fasting for a whole month and ends by celebrating the day of victory on Eid al-Fitr. One of the euphoric moments that is never missed when Ramadan arrives is the moment of breaking the fast. Breaking the fast is a moment that is eagerly […]
Launching of the Plastic Free Market Program at Citraland Fresh Market Surabaya
In the City of Surabaya, restrictions on using single-use plastics have been regulated by Regional Regulation Number 1 of 2019. While waiting for the process of drafting the Mayor’s Regulation, on August 13, 2019, the Mayor of Surabaya issued Circular Letter number 660.1/7953/436.7.12/2019 concerning the Appeal to Ban the Use of Bags. Single-use plastic is […]
Envirochallenge Online Competition
The COVID-19 pandemic has made many changes in community activities, inseparable from teaching and learning activities, which have shifted to distance learning using online methods. This also impacts environmental education activities that need to adapt approach methods, which currently cannot be done with face-to-face meetings. On this basis, the Indonesian Plastic Bag Diet Movement (GIDKP) […]
Plastic Free Cooking and Shopping Competition with the Cihapit Community
Bandung (30 December 2021). To campaign for a Plastic Free and Environmentally Friendly Market in the City of Bandung, the Indonesian Plastic Bag Diet Movement (GIDKP), together with the Bandung City Government and the Regional Public Company (Perumda) Pasar Juara, held an activity entitled Plastic Free Cooking and Shopping Competition on December 30 2021 at […]
Sindu Market: Traditional Market Towards Single-Use Plastic-Free
Sindu Sanur Market was chosen as a pilot market for a single-use plastic-free market initiated by PPLH Bali and GIDKP. He considers this market to be one of the tourism icons based on local wisdom and because it is environmentally friendly. Apart from that, the Sindu Market was the best traditional market in Southeast Asia. […]
Pandu and Pekauman Market Traders Group Discussion Forum
I am following up on post-baseline research activities in these two markets. The Indonesian Plastic Bag Diet Movement, together with the Banjarmasin City Environmental Service and the Banjarmasin City Trade and Industry Service, carried out a Forum Group Discussion (FGD) with Pandu and Pekauman Market traders to find the right solution to reduce single-use plastic […]
Baseline Research and FGD of Bandung City Plastic Free Market Traders
The Indonesian Plastic Bag Diet Movement (GIDKP), in collaboration with the Bandung City Environment and Hygiene Service and Perumda Pasar Juara, has a mission to socialize the reduction in the use of plastic bags at the Bandung City People’s Market through the “Plastic Free Market” program. This program is also a form of implementation related […]
The Reality of Using Single-Use Plastics in Traditional Markets in Bogor City: Case Study of Pasar Baru Bogor
The Bogor City Government has issued Bogor Mayor Regulation Number 61 of 2018 concerning Reducing Plastic Use. Since the enactment of this regulation, the City of Bogor has succeeded in reducing the transportation of plastic waste sent to the Galuga TPA by up to 41 tons per month. However, unfortunately, traditional markets are not yet […]
