NPAP Indonesia

03/08/2026

On 23 July, as part of the Plastic Free July momentum, in collaboration with Yayasan WWF Indonesia and the WRI Indonesia, the Indonesia National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) convened a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the role of waste management actors in supporting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) implementation for packaging in Indonesia.

Following opening remarks by Amb. M. Wahid Supriyadi (NPAP) and Sekti Mulatsih (WWF Indonesia), the FGD explored ways to enhance producer responsibility in support of Indonesia’s circular economy. Ujang Solihin Sidik (Ministry of Environment) updated participants on the upcoming regulatory framework for Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), while Reza Andreanto (Indonesia-PRO) and Angga Adhitya Fritz Aradhana (Rekosistem) shared industry perspectives on managing post-consumer packaging waste.

The FGD focused on identifying sector-specific challenges and the support needed for EPR implementation, while mapping stakeholders to identify which actors to engage to enforce EPR and address waste management issues.

The discussion revealed diverse priorities: waste pickers and associations called for accessible and safe waste-processing facilities in their areas, along with inclusive, performance-based incentives. They highlighted their crucial role in the waste system while noting their lack of formal authority and the fact that their contributions have not yet been sufficiently integrated into policy-making.

Civil society organizations identified weak enforcement as a key barrier to effective waste management. Evidence from implementation on the ground demonstrates that consistent and robust enforcement is essential for driving systemic change. Startups and waste business associations, including those already operating PRO business models, emphasized that bureaucratic complexity and KBLI compliance remain significant barriers to integrating the informal sector. They noted that waste companies cannot legally contract aggregators who lack a formal business entity, hindering the development of an integrated waste management ecosystem.

Hope the insights and narratives from the ground shared during this FGD will help brid

21/07/2026

The government is developing a regulatory framework to enforce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging in Indonesia, encompassing its institutional governance. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of producer responsibility, supporting national waste management targets and the expansion of the circular economy.

What are the main on-the-ground challenges for waste actors in supporting this implementation? What kind of mutual framework is needed to align and execute EPR packaging in Indonesia?

In collaboration with WWF-Indonesia and WRI Indonesia, the Indonesia National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) will host a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the role of waste actors in supporting EPR packaging implementation in Indonesia, this Thursday.

Participants will include local waste actors, civil society organizations, recyclers, reuse communities, and waste-related businesses. This inclusive approach ensures that no one is left behind as we work together to solve the plastic and packaging waste problem in Indonesia.

01/01/2026

Throughout 2025, Indonesia NPAP advanced a series of strategic and concrete actions, step by step, by strengthening collaboration among multiple stakeholders to tackle plastic pollution in Indonesia. These efforts brought together government, the private sector, NGOs, local communities, and beyond.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Environment (), led by Mr. as Indonesia NPAP Ambassador; Mrs. Nani Hendiarti, Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food Accessibility and Safety at the .ri and Government Co-Chair of Indonesia NPAP; Mr. .dsupriyadi, Non-Government Co-Chair of Indonesia NPAP; and all Indonesia NPAP members for their collaboration throughout 2025.

Here’s a short kaleidoscope video capturing key moments from the past year, while acknowledging that many bilateral meetings were not documented on video. We look forward to going further in 2026, working together toward a future free from plastic pollution.

15/12/2025