Preliminary Study of the Risks of Reusable Packaging in Ready-to-Eat Food
Disposable packaging has provided convenience for its users but can also present various problems, such as environmental, social, and economic problems. Replacing single-use packaging with reusable packaging is seen as a promising solution. However, implementing reusable packaging on a massive scale requires implementing agreed standards to ensure its use can be accepted without problems. One […]
Good Practice Guidelines for Single-Use Plastic Control
This guide is helpful for businesses to start shifting to a single-use, plastic-free business model to preserve the environment and save resources. More than 85% of businesses in DKI Jakarta Province have kept their organizational structure the same to execute single-use plastic waste control, and 71% of businesses have understood the benefits and immediately planned […]
Initial Screening for Microplastics in the Waters of DKI Jakarta Province
This initial screening aims to find out the presence of microplastics in Jakarta waters, which will help provide information on the impact of microplastics on human life in general and the people of Jakarta in particular. This research also aims to recommend actions to reduce microplastic generation and handle microplastics. Sampling was carried out in […]
Implementation of Single-Use Plastic Restriction Regulations in Several Provinces and Cities in Indonesia
The waste problems in Indonesia are currently numerous and complex. In contrast, the government and community’s efforts to resolve these problems have yet to be able to resolve downstream issues in waste management. The waste problem concerns landfill disposal, people’s consumption, and unsustainable production patterns. So, an approach from upstream of the problem is needed, […]
Cihapit Market Catalog
The joint efforts of the Bandung City Government, the Regional Public Company (Perumda) Pasar Juara, and Diet Plastik Indonesia in realizing the first plastic-free and environmentally friendly market in Bandung will soon be recognized. Starting November 15, 2021, a trial of limiting single-use plastic will be conducted at Kosambi Market and Cihapit Market. The Chapel […]
