Jakarta, 15 October 2024 – Indonesia National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) collaborated with Sirsak to co-host a community of practice event, "Traceability: A Cornerstone for Waste Management in Indonesia." The event explores the topic of traceability as a part of the effort to solve the plastic pollution problem. The event gathered participants from the Indonesia NPAP

Traceability is the ability to track products or materials at every stage of the commodity supply chain. With a robust traceability system in the waste management sector, Indonesia can effectively monitor and verify the production, processing, and disposal of plastic materials or products. 

In addition, traceability can support the policies of plastic waste reduction by encouraging transparency and accountability of data throughout the stages of plastic life. “For example, traceability in the plastic recycling process can ensure that the materials used meet the applicable standards and regulations. Traceability is used to track the origin of waste, plastic types, and the final product.” Explained by Ambassador Wahid Supriyadi, Chair of Indonesia NPAP.

Wahid Supriyadi - Ketua NPAP - CoP
Duta Besar Wahid Supriyadi, Indonesia NPAP Chair

Indonesia has several waste management policies in Indonesia, such as the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation (Permen LHK) 75/2019 on the Waste Reduction Roadmap by Producers that encourages manufacturers to create a comprehensive roadmap in achieving 30% waste reduction by 2029. In addition, there is Presidential Regulation (Perpres) 83/2018 on the Handling of Marine Waste with the target of reducing plastic waste leakage into the ocean by 70% by 2025 and free of plastic waste by 2040.

Ujang Solihin Sidik (Uso) - Indonesia NPAP CoP
Ujang Solihin "Uso" Sidik, Head of Subdirectorate of Goods and Packaging, Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF)

Traceability is essential for the development of waste management policies in Indonesia. One of the functions discussed is supervising and auditing the implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR). “With a traceability system, manufacturers can implement an accurate report for the implementation of EPR. The system can potentially encourage the development of more effective and efficient plastic products, collection, and recycling systems. In addition, traceability is one of the elements discussed in the negotiations of the Global Plastic Treaty.” Explained by Ujang Solihin "Uso" Sidik, Head of Subdirectorate of Goods and Packaging, Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF).

With the resolution 5/14 to end plastic pollution agreed upon during UNEA 5.2, the international community is negotiating to create an international legally binding instrument (ILBI), better known as the Global Plastics Treaty (GPT). The instrument is planned to be completed at the end of this year at the 5th Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea. The current negotiation emphasizes addressing plastic pollution at all of its lifecycle.

Rocky Pairunan - Indonesia NPAP CoP
Rocky Pairunan, Indonesia NPAP Manager.  

With the background of GPT negotiations, traceability is becoming increasingly important because tracking the source of recycled materials and the way they are processed is necessary. This can be a sustainability indicator of a product produced by the manufacturer. “When discussing sustainability, it is necessary to consider resources, raw materials, and how the raw materials are processed. With traceability, government, consumers, and manufacturers can ensure the product is produced properly.” Said Rocky Pairunan, Indonesia NPAP Manager.

Angelin Callista - Indonesia NPAP CoP
Angeline Callista, Co-Founder dan CEO, Sirsak

Plastic pollution data in Indonesia are fragmented, allowing the possibility of double, triple, or more entry. Angeline Callista, Co-Founder and CEO, Sirsak, explained technological innovation's role in addressing this problem. “Sirsak offers a traceability solution by connecting stakeholders in the plastic supply chain. Sirsak uses digital technology to create a collaborative platform and offers transparency in the plastic waste management sector.” Angeline Callista said.

Sirsak and Tradisi are among the many innovators working in traceability within the plastic sector. Innovators like them are instrumental in resolving the challenges of tracking and verifying data related to plastic pollution.

Sesi Berbagi - Indonesia NPAP CoP
Sharing and Discussion Session at the Indonesia NPAP Community of Practice, "Traceability: A Cornerstone for Waste Management in Indonesia"

At this event, a sharing and discussion session that was moderated by Bunga Karnisa, Community Coordinator, Indonesia NPAP, participated by Sirsak, Tradisi, Indonesia NPAP, MoEF, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Indonesia, Ministry of Industry (MoI), Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), and Indonesia Packaging Recovery Organization (IPRO). This session shared and discussed:

  • Aspects of traceability for consumers;
  • Traceability challenges in underdeveloped or remote areas;
  • How traceability plays a role in driving the recycling industry; 
  • and Involving the informal sector.
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Rofi Alhanif - Kemenko Marves, Indonesia NPAP CoP
Rofi Alhanif, Assistant Deputy for Waste Management, Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI

At the event's closing, Rofi Alhanif, Assistant Deputy for Waste Management, Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI), expressed his appreciation for this event. He also explained that traceability will help verify the commitment to implementing national policies, including in the Global Plastic Agreement. "Traceability has an important function in monitoring the implementation of plastic waste leakage reduction policies, including later in preparing for the implementation of the Global Plastic Agreement." Rofi Alhanif said.

The event was joined by representatives from the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment CMMAI), Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency (DLH), Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia and ASEAN, Embassy of United Kingdom in Indonesia , GIZ - 3RProMar, Indonesia Packaging Recovery Organization (IPRO), National Coordinating Team for Ocean Waste Handling (TKN PSL), PEKERTI, Asosiasi Daur Ulang Plastik Indonesia (ADUPI), Delterra, Enviu, PT Solusi Rahayu Indonesia (Bank Sampah Bersinar), PlasticPay, Duitin Indonesia, rePurpose Global, KIBUMI, RiverRecycle, Repax, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia, Danone, Dow, PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk, PT. Mayora Indah Tbk, Nutrifood, KINO, Yakult Indonesia Persada Pt, PT. Sinar Sosro, Sinar Mas Agro Resources & Technology, Wings Group Indonesia (Sayap Mas Utama), ASEAN-USAID, Vriens & Partners, ASPARMINAS, KC - Softex Indonesia, and Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).

About Indonesia National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP)
NPAP Indonesia is a catalyst to unite policymakers, experts, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and leading civil society organizations in Indonesia to reduce 70 percent of plastic waste inthe sea by 2025. The NPAP Indonesia Secretariat is run by the World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia appointed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) through the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) in 2019.