What the study found
Reliable waste generation and composition data are presented as important for advancing circular economy strategies in Indonesia. The study also notes that Indonesia’s municipal solid waste is dominated by organic waste, with a rising plastic fraction.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that integrating reliable waste data into policy formulation and technology deployment is essential for evidence-based, scalable, and context-sensitive circular economy strategies. They say this is needed to reduce landfill dependency and improve resource efficiency in Indonesia.
What the researchers tested
The study used a systematic review, synthesizing peer-reviewed literature, government reports, and institutional documents. It examined how waste generation and composition data can inform circular economy planning in Indonesia and compared current initiatives with international best practices suited to similar waste profiles.
What worked and what didn't
The findings indicate that Indonesia has formally adopted circular economy principles and implemented recovery-oriented programs such as waste banks, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, refuse-derived fuel (RDF) production, composting, anaerobic digestion, and Black Soldier Fly (BSF) bioconversion. However, the study says their scale and integration remain insufficient relative to the dominant organic and plastic waste fractions.
What to keep in mind
The abstract does not describe detailed limitations beyond the scope of the review. The study is based on a synthesis of existing sources rather than new primary data collection.
Key points
- Indonesia’s municipal solid waste is reported at about 0.833 kg per capita per day.
- Organic waste makes up nearly 40% of municipal waste, and plastic is approaching 20%.
- The study used a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature, government reports, and institutional documents.
- Existing initiatives include waste banks, EPR schemes, RDF production, composting, anaerobic digestion, and BSF bioconversion.
- The authors say current programs are not yet large or integrated enough relative to the waste profile.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Waste data can guide circular economy planning in Indonesia
- Authors:
- Khenza Atthaya Namira Yulianto
- Institutions:
- Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjary
- Publication date:
- 2026-02-23
- OpenAlex record:
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