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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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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.

2020 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 3 citations
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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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Potential of Recycle Marine Debris in Pluit Emplacement, Jakarta to Achieve Sustainable Reduction of Marine Waste Generation

Researchers assessed the potential for recycling marine debris at the Pluit Emplacement in Jakarta, Indonesia's largest marine waste management site, to identify strategies for sustainable reduction of marine waste generation.

2022 International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning 29 citations
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Plastic waste and microplastic issues in Southeast Asia

This review examines the plastic waste and microplastic crisis across Southeast Asia, a region that contributes significantly to global ocean plastic pollution. The authors found that inadequate waste collection, limited recycling infrastructure, and rapid economic growth are driving the problem. The study evaluates current waste management systems and proposes strategies for improving plastic waste reduction in these countries.

2023 Frontiers in Environmental Science 117 citations
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Plastic pollution research in Indonesia: State of science and future research directions.

This meta-analysis reviews the state of plastic pollution research in Indonesia, a country identified as one of the top contributors to global plastic waste. The findings highlight significant gaps in data on microplastic contamination in Indonesian waters and ecosystems, which matters because plastic pollution from this region affects global ocean health and the seafood supply chain.

2021
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Mapping mismanaged plastic waste in Indonesia: subdistrict-level analysis through material flow from sources to the environment

Researchers found that Indonesia produces over 9 million tons of plastic waste each year, with more than 1 million tons ending up directly in rivers, drains, and illegally dumped on land. This mismanaged plastic waste breaks down into tiny particles called microplastics that can contaminate drinking water and food sources, potentially affecting human health. The study helps identify pollution hotspots where better waste management could reduce plastic entering the environment and our bodies.

2026 Scientific Reports
Meta Analysis Tier 1

Plastic pollution research in Indonesia: state of science and future research directions to reduce impacts

This meta-analysis maps the current state of plastic pollution research across Indonesia, one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic waste. It identifies which regions and environments have been studied and where major data gaps remain. The findings can guide targeted research and policy interventions to reduce plastic — and microplastic — contamination in one of the most biodiverse marine regions on Earth.

2021 18 citations
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Dampak Pencemaran Mikroplastik di wilayah Pesisir dan Kelautan

This Indonesian overview examines the problems of microplastic contamination in coastal and marine environments, reviewing the sources, distribution, and ecological effects of plastic pollution. The paper highlights the particular vulnerability of Indonesian coastal areas given high plastic waste generation and limited waste management infrastructure.

2023 Jurnal Pasir Laut 1 citations
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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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Existence of Microplastics in Indonesia’s Surface Water: A Review

This review summarizes evidence of microplastic contamination in surface waters across Indonesia, finding widespread pollution in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. The study underscores the urgency of improved plastic waste management in a country with one of the world's largest contributions to ocean plastic pollution.

2021 International Journal of Integrated Engineering 5 citations
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Plastic Waste: Challenges and Opportunities to Mitigate Pollution and Effective Management

Researchers reviewed plastic waste generation and management strategies globally, identifying lack of technical skills, inadequate recycling infrastructure, and poor regulatory awareness as the main barriers to addressing the ~400 million tons of plastic produced annually.

2023 International Journal of Environmental Research 706 citations
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Review of Microplastic Pollution in Indonesian Waters

This review documents the extent of microplastic pollution across Indonesian waters, including rivers, coastal areas, and the seafloor, and discusses its sources and environmental impacts. Indonesia is one of the world's largest plastic waste producers, making understanding the domestic microplastic problem critical for regional marine health.

2023 Science and Environmental Journal for Postgraduate 2 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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Pencemaran Plastik Di Laut

This Indonesian-language report reviewed plastic pollution in Indonesia's seas, noting the country is one of the world's top plastic polluters. It examines the environmental impacts on marine organisms and calls for improved waste management and public education to reduce ocean plastic contamination.

2017 OSEANA 33 citations
Review Tier 2

Identification of Microplastic Abundance in Indonesia's Coastal Regions: A Review

This review assessed microplastic abundance across Indonesia's coastal regions, synthesizing studies from rivers, seas, and lakes to document the extent of MP pollution in this archipelago nation with high plastic waste generation and limited waste management infrastructure.

2025 Journal of Health Science and Pharmacy
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Microplastic Pollution in Indonesia: The Contribution of Human Activity to the Abundance of Microplastics

This systematic review of Indonesian microplastic research found that coastal and marine sediments have the highest microplastic abundances, driven by widespread use of cheap single-use plastics and poor waste management across urban and rural areas.

2023 E3S Web of Conferences 1 citations
Systematic Review Tier 1

Development of Microplastic Research in Indonesia

This systematic review maps the development of microplastic research across Indonesia, documenting studies conducted on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua. The findings reveal that microplastic contamination has been detected in Indonesian waters, sediments, and marine organisms, which is concerning given that Indonesia is one of the world's top contributors to ocean plastic pollution.

2020 Jurnal Presipitasi Media Komunikasi dan Pengembangan Teknik Lingkungan 11 citations
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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.

2023 E3S Web of Conferences
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Efektivitas Pengendalian Sampah Plastik Untuk Mendukung Kelestarian Lingkungan Hidup Di Kota Semarang

Researchers examined the effectiveness of plastic waste control measures in Semarang City, Indonesia, evaluating municipal regulations and management strategies aimed at reducing plastic waste and supporting environmental sustainability in the urban context.

2021 Jurnal Pembangunan Hukum Indonesia 35 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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Potential Utilization Analysis of River Waste in Jakarta, Indonesia

This study analyzed the composition and potential recyclability of river waste in Jakarta, Indonesia, where poor waste management leads to significant plastic debris entering waterways. Better waste sorting and utilization strategies could reduce the amount of plastic that breaks down into microplastics in urban rivers.

2021 Geosfera Indonesia 5 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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Vocational School Student’ Perception on Plastic Waste Management: the role of Recycling Education

This Indonesian study surveyed vocational school students' perceptions of plastic waste recycling and how recycling education influenced their attitudes and behaviors. Early education about plastic waste management is important for building the next generation of environmentally responsible consumers and policymakers.

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