Accelerating Extended Producer Responsibility implementation in Indonesia to combat plastic pollution
Insights from successful case studies
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.1857Keywords:
Indonesia plastic waste management, Plastic waste problem in Indonesia, EPR framework Indonesia, Extended Producer Responsibility in Indonesia, Indonesia marine plastic pollution, Plastic recycling initiatives Indonesia, Indonesia Solid Waste Management Act 2008, Presidential Regulation on Marine Debris Management 2018, Roadmap to Waste Reduction by Producers 2019, Indonesia environmental regulations plastic waste, Indonesia waste management laws, Microplastics health risks in Indonesia, Plastic waste in marine ecosystems Indonesia, Plastic waste recycling in Asia, Successful EPR case studies Japan South Korea, Plastic waste statistics Indonesia, Challenges of EPR implementation Indonesia, Plastic waste reduction strategies Indonesia, Environmental impact of plastic waste Indonesia, Successful EPR case studies Germany NorwayAbstract
Plastic pollution is a growing environmental concern, especially in developing countries. This paper explores the severity of plastic pollution and gaps in current measures in Indonesia. It then investigates Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as a strategy to mitigate this problem. First, I identify four countries (Germany, Japan, Norway and South Korea) with highly effective EPR systems and do in depth exploration of each system. From that I identify six generalisable strategies for successful waste management. To conclude, I present seven targeted recommendations for Indonesia using said factors, including the establishment of a unified EPR coordination agency and implementation of public awareness programmes. By adopting these strategies, Indonesia could accelerate EPR implementation leading to reduction in plastic pollution and foster a more sustainable future.
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