Turning the Tide: How Can Indonesia Close the Loop on Plastic Waste?
Indonesia. Crystal blue waters, palm trees swaying in the wind, endless sandy beaches, lush tropical jungles, towering mountains, lakes, rivers, and more; all are images that may come to mind when you think of Indonesia. But like other Asian countries, Indonesia’s booming development and increased consumption have generated an immense amount of waste, particularly single-use plastics that are leaking into the ocean.
In her conversation with Indonesian journalist Basten Gokkon, the lead article in the
InsightOut publication, Yuniati, a fisherwoman from Sulawesi, somberly reflected, “the plastics we dump now may not impact us today, but will harm the next generation.”
The 93rd Arkansas General Assembly convened for regular session on January 11th.
Senate Bill 585 (“SB 585”) has been introduced to create what is described as “Electronic Waste Recycling Program and a Collective Recovery Plan.”
SB 585 was introduced by Senator D. Wallace. It would amend Arkansas Code Title 8, Chapter 9, to add an additional subchapter which would read as follows:
Electronic Waste Collection, Recycling, and Reuse Act
Key elements of the program that would be established include:
Development of an electronic waste recycling program
Establishment of a collection recovery plan
Utilization of public and private agreements to implement the program
Management and accountability of the program through contract administration