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Accelerating Extended Producer Responsibility implementation in Indonesia to combat plastic pollution
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This paper examines plastic pollution challenges in Indonesia and proposes extended producer responsibility (EPR) as a key mitigation strategy, drawing lessons from four countries with successful EPR systems. Seven targeted recommendations are offered, including creating a unified EPR coordination agency and implementing public awareness programs to reduce plastic pollution in Indonesia.
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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