The Growing Waste Management Challenge in Indonesia

Indonesia is grappling with a waste management crisis, producing over 105 million metric tons of waste annually—equivalent to 1.2 kg per person daily. Poorly managed landfills and rampant plastic pollution have made Indonesia the second-largest contributor to ocean plastic, threatening marine ecosystems and local livelihoods. Under Presidential Decree No. 97/2017 (link to the official government page), the government has set ambitious targets: a 30% […]