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Indonesia plastic industry and waste regulation

Overview

The Indonesian government has introduced dual-track measures addressing both the production and waste management aspects of the plastic industry.

To support manufacturing competitiveness, the Ministry of Finance implemented a six-month zero percent import duty on specific plastic raw materials, including Polyethylene and Polypropylene. This incentive aims to mitigate rising global production costs for sectors such as packaging and agriculture.

Simultaneously, the Ministry of Environment is developing expanded Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. These rules seek to hold manufacturers accountable for product packaging to prevent waste from entering water bodies. This environmental initiative includes the reactivation of waste management facilities and the ‘Ecological Repentance’ movement, with enforcement ranging from warnings to criminal prosecution for companies failing to meet restoration obligations.

Entities

Ministry of Environment · Indonesian Ulema Council · Indonesia · Ministry of Finance · Diaz Hendropriyono

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia plans expanded producer responsibility for plastic waste

    Indonesia is developing new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules to force manufacturers to manage plastic packaging and prevent water pollution, while strengthening legal enforcement against polluters.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia implements zero percent import duty on plastic raw materials

    Indonesia has introduced a six-month zero percent import duty on specific plastic raw materials to combat rising global prices and support domestic manufacturing efficiency.

Sources

antaranews.com · cnbcindonesia.com · katadata.co.id · republika.co.id · senggang.republika.co.id