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ClearPeran Masyarakat Akar Rumput dalam Menangani Permasalahan Sampah Galon Sekali Pakai
This Indonesian-language study examines the role of grassroots community organizations in managing the growing plastic waste problem posed by single-use disposable water gallons, analyzing community networks and the challenges they face in influencing producer behavior and policy.
Pengenalan Pengolahan Sampah Popok menjadi Media Tanaman Hias dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat untuk Pengelolaan Limbah Rumah Tangga
Researchers introduced a community empowerment program in Tanjungrejo Village, Indonesia, teaching residents — particularly young mothers — how to process disposable diaper waste into growing media for ornamental plants as a household waste management solution. The initiative addressed the environmental contamination of waterways caused by improper diaper disposal and aimed to reduce plastic and superabsorbent polymer pollution in the local river.
Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Practices and Their Environmental and Health Implications: A Systematic Review in the Indonesian Context
This systematic review examines menstrual hygiene practices in Indonesia and their environmental impact. It highlights that disposable menstrual products contribute to microplastic pollution, and that switching to sustainable alternatives could reduce both environmental contamination and potential health risks from plastic exposure.
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.
Public Attention Formation in the "Diet Kantong Plastik" Social Movement
This qualitative study examines how Indonesia's Plastic Bag Diet Movement used social media to build public attention for reducing plastic use, finding that consistent, informative messaging and strategic timing helped grow the campaign's reach. The research suggests that digital advocacy can effectively raise environmental awareness but must also close the gap between awareness and individual action.
The Effects of Community Characteristics on Solid-Waste Generation and Management in the Village (A Case Study: Kurandak, North Sumatra)
A study in a North Sumatra village used questionnaires and interviews to assess how demographic and socioeconomic factors influence both household waste generation and participation in waste management. Education, income, and knowledge about waste management were significant predictors of both waste volume and responsible disposal behavior. Community-level programs that address these factors could improve plastic waste management in rural settings.
Analyzing Urban Communities Level of Environmental Awareness for a Future Sustainable Use of Plastic Packaging
This study surveyed urban community members in Indonesia about environmental awareness related to plastic packaging use, finding moderate awareness levels and identifying education and media exposure as key factors influencing knowledge and willingness to adopt more sustainable packaging consumption behaviors.
Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Perempuan melalui Edukasi dan Produksi Pembalut Kain yang Aman dan Ramah Lingkungan
This paper is not about microplastics; it describes a community service program in Indonesia that educates women about reproductive health and trains them to produce reusable cloth sanitary pads as a livelihood activity.
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.
Plastic Management on the Kelapa Island, Indonesia: Analysis of Community Perception and Participation
A survey of 300 residents on Kelapa Island, Indonesia found largely positive perceptions of plastic waste management, with knowledge and government/community leader guidance significantly associated with better attitudes. The study highlights the role of community participation in sustaining plastic waste management programs on small islands.
The Role of Women in Management of Mask Waste in Indonesia in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study examined the role of women in managing disposable mask waste during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, finding that women played a critical role in household waste sorting and proper disposal that reduce environmental contamination.
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.
Improving residential plastic waste management strategies for increasing value added to environmental sustainability
Researchers surveyed community awareness and behavior regarding plastic waste management in an Indonesian village, identifying gaps between knowledge and practice. Improving community engagement with proper plastic waste disposal is essential for reducing the plastic entering waterways and eventually becoming microplastics.
Efektivitas Hukum Lingkungan Dalam Mengurangi Sampah Plastik Di Lautan Indonesia Pada Era Globalisasi
Researchers examined the effectiveness of environmental law in reducing plastic waste in Indonesian seas during the era of globalization, assessing whether legal frameworks and the spread of awareness through social media can meaningfully curb plastic pollution in marine ecosystems.
Harnessing Digital Platforms for Sustainable Marketing: Strategies to Reduce Single-Use Plastics in Consumer Behaviour
This study examined strategies for using digital platforms — including education campaigns, awareness initiatives, and interactive brand experiences — to influence consumer behavior toward reducing single-use plastic consumption, identifying key methods for leveraging social media, e-commerce, and digital marketing tools to promote sustainable alternatives.
Exploration of the Impact of Religious Activities on Waste Management Behavior: An Analysis of the Understanding of Environmental Ethics
Researchers used a qualitative sociological approach to explore how religious observance activities influence waste management behavior in Indonesia, analyzing the relationship between environmental ethics grounded in religious practice and concrete waste-handling decisions among community members.
Pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah plastik bernilai jual
This paper (in Indonesian) describes a community empowerment program in a village in East Java helping residents manage and find economic value in plastic waste. The program is a grassroots approach to reducing plastic pollution by turning waste into a resource.
Plastic Marine Waste and its Potential for Indonesian Indigenous Communities
This article explores the potential for Indonesian indigenous communities to play a role in addressing marine plastic waste, combining traditional ecological knowledge with waste management strategies. It highlights cultural and governance dimensions of plastic pollution responses in coastal Indonesia.
Regional Model Development of Plastic Waste Monitoring: Basic Framework from Population and Public Market in Central Java-Indonesia
This paper develops a regional monitoring framework for plastic waste management in Central Java, Indonesia, linking population data and public market activity to plastic waste generation and environmental flow. The framework is designed to support local governments in tracking and managing plastic pollution entering coastal and ocean environments.
Description of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Mothers who have Toddlers against Diarrhea
Researchers surveyed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mothers with toddlers regarding diarrhea prevention in East Jakarta, using a descriptive cross-sectional method to characterize how maternal awareness and behavior relate to diarrhea incidence in children under five.