Semarang official says mentoring of waste banks and empowering communities are key to the success of its waste management program.
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Albina Abong in Maumere empowers her community to tackle plastic waste
Undeterred by her disability, Abong collects and turns plastic waste into useful goods. She also empowers others with disabilities in Maumere to do the same.
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Tackling marine waste requires collaboration
Environmental journalists society believes multi-stakeholder collaboration can break the chain of marine plastic waste in Indonesia.
Posted inSpecial report / Sustainability
A waste center in Semarang optimizes maggots in its waste reduction efforts
A study says maggots can decompose organic waste up to 80% of its weight. The center uses maggots to reduce waste while generating revenue.
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Coastal communities want the Sea Sedimentation Law dropped
Indonesia ends a 20-year ban on sea sand export. Despite arguments, communities say the new law will only hurt their livelihood and further destroy the environment.
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JETP gets a boost, Indonesia must uphold its energy transition commitment
More funding into Indonesia’s energy transition but experts fear lack of commitment will undermine efforts to decarbonise the country.
Posted inSpecial report / Climate change
Pekalongan, a batik city increasingly eroded by tidal floods
Climate change and land subsidence lead to tidal floods, posing a serious problem that could submerge Pekalongan by 2035.
Posted inSpecial report / Energy
Balikpapan’s Manggar landfill turns waste into energy
The landfill turns waste into energy not only for its own use but for the residents surrounding its area. Much work is needed in domestic waste management.
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Sustainable thrift shops may solve fashion waste
Sustainability thrift shops such as LamaLama Indonesia may become an alternative solution to Indonesia’s fashion waste problem.
Posted inSpecial report / Ocean and maritime
Shark trade: Tighter, better coordination of fishing traffic needed in Sangihe
The coordination of institutions overseeing fishing and product distribution in Sangihe could use some harmony to improve monitoring and data collection.