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Indonesia's seas to have more plastics than fish by 2030: Minister
National 6 years ago

Indonesia's seas to have more plastics than fish by 2030: Minister

Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti has called on everyone to gradually stop using plastic.
Batam begins returning plastic waste to US, Europe, Australia
National 6 years ago

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Batam begins returning plastic waste to US, Europe, Australia

Containers of plastic waste from the United States, Europe and Australia should soon be returned to the countries of origin. The Batam customs authority says it has received requests from the importers to send the containers back.
Blitar man resolves plastic waste problem in one district, but what about the country?
National 6 years ago

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Blitar man resolves plastic waste problem in one district, but what about the country?

At his recycling site, Muryani claims to be able to recycle half of some 400 kilograms of waste produced in a day in Wlingi district, Blitar, East Java.
Toxic waste smuggling at Indonesian ports takes toll on local plastics industry
National 6 years ago

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Toxic waste smuggling at Indonesian ports takes toll on local plastics industry

As the country’s waste management is still considered meager, many are urging the Trade Ministry to revise its 2016 regulation on nonhazardous waste imports to prevent a surge of unsorted waste to Indonesia's shores. 
Marine debris framework ‘good beginning’ but not enough
National 6 years ago

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Marine debris framework ‘good beginning’ but not enough

According to the report, more than 80 percent of plastic waste found in the ocean comes from land-based sources, including from landfills, because of improper dumping, poor locations, or lack of proper controls. 
Indonesia to impose duties on plastic bags
National 6 years ago

Indonesia to impose duties on plastic bags

The imposition of duties on plastic bags is expected to cause inflation of 0.045 percent.
Scrap plastic or toxic waste? Batam suspicious of containers from North America, Europe
National 6 years ago

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Scrap plastic or toxic waste? Batam suspicious of containers from North America, Europe

Customs and Excise officials are looking into 65 containers of plastic trash shipped from North America and Europe to a port in Batam, Riau Islands, which are suspected to contain hazardous materials.
Indonesia relies on imported plastics as recycling woes hold nation back
National 6 years ago

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Indonesia relies on imported plastics as recycling woes hold nation back

Local plastic collectors only contributed 1.1 million tons, with the remaining plastic coming from locally produced sources at 2.3 million tons and virgin plastic imports at 3.5 million.
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