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Episode 1393: Think Tank: Borealis-led waste plastic initiative in Indonesia develops scalable model

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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Episode 1393: Think Tank: Borealis-led waste plastic initiative in Indonesia develops scalable model

Episode 1393: Think Tank: Borealis-led waste plastic initiative in Indonesia develops scalable model

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