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Challenges in Implementing Sustainable Marine Tourism Policy against the Threat of Waste in Coastal Areas

Researchers investigated the challenges of implementing sustainable marine tourism policies against plastic waste pollution at coastal sites in Indonesia, including Kuta Beach, Bali, finding that government policy alone is insufficient and that community participation is essential for effective waste management.

2025 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
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Plastic Waste Management in Indonesia: Current Legal Approaches and Future Perspectives

A normative analysis of Indonesian plastic waste governance found that existing laws and regulations contain significant weaknesses, including inadequate enforcement mechanisms and unclear stakeholder roles, calling for strengthened legal approaches to address the country's major plastic pollution problem.

2023 Hasanuddin Law Review 15 citations
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Marine Waste Management Policy As An Effort To Prevent Environmental Pollution And Sustainability Of Marine Ecosystems: Indonesia Perspective

This paper reviews Indonesia's marine waste management policies and concludes that plastic waste is the dominant type of marine litter in Indonesian waters, but existing regulations have not been fully enforced. The authors call for stronger upstream and downstream controls on plastic production and disposal to protect marine ecosystems, which are major sources of seafood for human consumption.

2023 JURNAL LEGALITAS 2 citations
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Ocean plastic crisis—Mental models of plastic pollution from remote Indonesian coastal communities

Remote coastal communities in Indonesia are overwhelmed by plastic pollution despite low plastic literacy, largely because rising living standards have increased single-use plastic consumption while geography and poor waste infrastructure leave communities with few disposal options. The study highlights the need for supply-side interventions and better waste management systems, not just consumer education.

2020 PLoS ONE 134 citations
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Enhancing Sustainability Development for Waste Management through National–Local Policy Dynamics

This study analyzed waste management policy coherence across national and local government levels in Indonesia, finding significant gaps in implementation that undermine sustainable development goals and allow plastic pollution from poor waste management practices to persist.

2023 Sustainability 13 citations
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The impact of improper solid waste management to plastic pollution in Indonesian coast and marine environment

Indonesia's plastic pollution problem in coastal and marine environments is largely driven by improper solid waste management on land, with rivers carrying significant plastic loads to the sea. The study emphasizes that improving terrestrial waste collection and disposal infrastructure is essential for reducing Indonesia's substantial contribution to ocean plastic pollution.

2019 Marine Pollution Bulletin 226 citations
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Strategic action for waste management in Manado City to prevent marine debris input to Manado Bay: a preliminary study

Researchers conducted a preliminary assessment of waste management practices in Manado City, Indonesia, to identify strategic actions for preventing marine debris from entering Manado Bay. The study recommended both short-term mitigation and long-term management interventions to reduce the ecological, public health, and aesthetic impacts of marine debris in this coastal urban environment.

2022 AQUATIC SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT 2 citations
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Assessing Indonesia’s Environmental Laws Pertaining to the Abatement of Marine Plastic Pollution: A Euphemism?

This study examined Indonesia's environmental laws governing marine plastic pollution, finding significant gaps between legislative intent and enforcement capacity, and arguing that stronger regulatory frameworks, improved waste infrastructure, and community-based approaches are needed to reduce the country's large contribution to ocean plastics.

2022 Jurnal Media Hukum 7 citations
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Study of Household Scale Waste Management in Batu City, Indonesia(Implementation of Batu Mayor's Regulation on Household Waste Management Policy)

This study evaluated household waste management policy implementation in Batu City, Indonesia, finding gaps between policy goals and actual household practices. Effective household-level waste management is essential for reducing environmental pollution, including plastic waste that contributes to microplastic contamination.

2022 International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering 1 citations
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Identification of plastic waste generation and composition to reduce environmental disaster risk (case study: Public facility sources in Padang City)

A study in Padang City, Indonesia characterized plastic waste generation and composition at public facilities including parks, beaches, and roads as a first step toward reducing environmental disaster risk, finding that plastic waste from these sources poses significant risks of microplastic contamination in adjacent aquatic ecosystems.

2025 E3S Web of Conferences
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Regulation of the use of plastic bags: how the law acts to control pollution and environmental damage in Bangka Belitung

This empirical legal study analyzes the regulatory framework governing plastic bag use in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province of Indonesia, the 4th most microplastic-polluted province by river contamination, and evaluates how provincial and district-level government can implement mitigation measures. The research highlights gaps between existing regulations and effective enforcement in controlling plastic pollution.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
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Strategies to Overcome Marine Pollution Caused by Plastic Waste to Protect Marine Environment in Indonesia

This paper reviews plastic pollution in Indonesian marine environments and discusses strategies to reduce it, including improved waste management, education, and policy enforcement. Indonesia is one of the world's largest contributors to ocean plastic waste due to rapid economic growth combined with inadequate waste infrastructure. The authors call for integrated national strategies combining regulatory, technological, and community approaches.

2021 Kosmik Hukum 2 citations
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Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Marine Debris: a Case Study of Pancana Village With a Bibliometric Perspective

Researchers combined bibliometric analysis of 2000-2023 marine debris literature with a field case study in Pancana Village, Indonesia, finding that plastic accounts for 78% of coastal debris and that land-based waste is the primary pollution source. The study identifies community-based waste management and policy interventions as key areas for addressing the marine debris crisis.

2024 International Journal Of Education Social Studies And Management (IJESSM) 1 citations
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Indonesia's Policy in Addressing Marine Debris

This review examines the scale of marine debris — predominantly plastic — as a serious threat to ocean ecosystems, marine life, and fishing economies in Indonesia, one of the world's largest plastic-polluting nations. The paper evaluates Indonesia's existing policies (improved waste management, public education) and finds them insufficient, recommending a comprehensive, coordinated national approach. Indonesia's marine plastic challenge is a bellwether for the broader global problem of plastic waste reaching the ocean.

2023 International Journal Of Humanities Education and Social Sciences (IJHESS) 1 citations
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The Government's Responsibility in Enforcing The Law on Plastic Pollution in The Sea

This study examines Indonesia's legal framework for addressing plastic pollution in the sea and finds enforcement remains inadequate despite existing regulations. The research recommends stronger preventive measures including public awareness campaigns, specific plastic waste management rules, and administrative sanctions to better protect marine ecosystems and human health.

2024 Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies 4 citations
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Legal Issues on Indonesian Marine Plastic Debris Pollution

This paper reviews the legal and regulatory challenges Indonesia faces in addressing marine plastic debris pollution, arguing that existing laws are insufficient and poorly enforced. The review calls for more effective legislation and international cooperation to reduce one of the world's top contributors to ocean plastic pollution.

2020 Indonesia Law Review 9 citations
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Analysis of Weight, Composition, Density, and Recycling Potential of Floating Marine Debris in Pasie Nan Tigo Area, Padang City

This Indonesian study analyzed the weight, composition, and recycling potential of floating marine debris collected in Padang City coastal waters. Plastic was found to dominate the floating debris, and the study assessed which materials could be recovered through recycling programs to reduce marine plastic pollution.

2023 Jurnal Presipitasi Media Komunikasi dan Pengembangan Teknik Lingkungan 1 citations
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Understanding plastic-dependent urban coastal communities: Plastic handling practices and perceptions of urban villages of Iligan City, Philippines

Researchers examined awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of marine macro- and microplastic pollution among 70 coastal community residents in Iligan City, Philippines, finding that despite general awareness, plastic handling practices remained inconsistent with pollution reduction goals.

2025 Journal of Marine and Island Cultures
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Characterisation of Macro-plastic Waste Along the Philippines' Longest Coastal Boulevard: Basis for Solid Waste Management and Policy Formulation

Researchers characterized macro-plastic waste types and quantities along the Philippines' longest coastal boulevard, using density and cleanliness metrics as a basis for solid waste management and policy formulation. The study identified dominant plastic categories and spatial distribution patterns, providing empirical data to inform targeted waste management interventions and coastal protection policies.

2024 Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment
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Understanding the socioeconomic determinants of marine plastic pollution: Evaluating policy effectiveness and mitigation strategies in the Global South.

Researchers synthesized qualitative and quantitative evidence on marine plastic pollution in the Global South, identifying rapid urbanization, inadequate waste infrastructure, and weak governance as primary drivers, and recommending integrated strategies combining single-use plastic bans, extended producer responsibility, regional cooperation, and circular economy incentives.

2026 Marine pollution bulletin
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The Urgency of Establishing Progressive Local Regulations in Addressing Household Waste Overload in the City of Pangkalpinang

Researchers examined the urgent need for progressive local waste regulations in Pangkalpinang City, Indonesia, where 150 tons of household waste are generated daily but the remaining landfill capacity covers only about 20% of available land — roughly 0.4 hectares.

2024
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Coastal Community Perspective, Waste Density, and Spatial Area toward Sustainable Waste Management (Case Study: Ambon Bay, Indonesia)

Researchers assessed community perspectives and waste density in coastal areas of Ambon Bay, Indonesia, finding that improving community understanding of waste management is essential for supporting sustainable coastal waste management programs.

2021 Sustainability 31 citations
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Sampah Plastik di Perairan Pesisir dan Laut : Implikasi Kepada Ekosistem Pesisir Dki Jakarta

This Indonesian-language paper examines the impact of plastic waste on coastal and marine ecosystems in Jakarta, including effects on mangrove ecosystems where plastic can cover seedlings. It reviews government efforts to manage plastic waste in a region with extensive coastal and island territories.

2019 Jurnal Riset Jakarta 14 citations
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Efforts to Increase Public Awareness About Microplastic Hazards in Communities at the Coastal Beach of Padang

Community outreach activities in Padang, Indonesia, aimed to raise public awareness about the hazards of microplastics, particularly at coastal beaches where plastic waste accumulates. The study documents how environmental education programs can build local capacity for addressing plastic pollution.

2023 Jurnal Pengabdian Ilmu Kesehatan (JPIK)