Episode 1393: Think Tank: Borealis-led waste plastic initiative in Indonesia develops scalable model
Update: 2025-10-15
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With the problem of plastic pollution growing, especially in Asia, an innovative project by Borealis and partners aims to build scalable, low-cost municipal waste systems in regions where infrastructure is lacking.
- Indonesia is the world’s second-largest source of ocean plastic
- Project STOP targets unmanaged waste in Indonesia
- 13,300 tonnes of plastic collected since 2017 launch
- Project STOP aims to reach 2 million people
- Local governments lead operations to ensure long-term viability
- Accenture’s digital tools improve efficiency and transparency
- Project STOP is open-source and designed for replication
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