Pay for Plastic Bag Policy in Indonesiaby Ida Ayu Mas Amelia Kusumaningtyas | 21-02-2016 01:49 |
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 Based on R. Jambeck research (2015), Indonesia is the worlds 2 plastic bag producer to sea after Tiongkok. Based on that, starting February 21, grocery shopping using plastic bags has to pay, it is stated in the government policy number S.71/MenLHK-II/2015 about plastic bag buying policy. The government with Indonesian retail businessman will trial plastic bag buying starting February 21, at 23 cities. Smart shopping without plastic bags. With the enactment of plastic bag buying policy, it is hoped that the consumer will be more reluctant about using plastic bags and will be more wise with using reusable bag. The funds that are collected from plastic bag selling will be used as a CSR fund for waste reduction.
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