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Indonesia
Indonesia is the world’s second largest source of plastics to the oceans. With a population of nearly 275 million, Indonesia is generating 3,22 metric million tons (mmt) of mismanaged plastic waste per year.
Indonesia is also considered to be one in five countries from which more than half the ocean plastics originates, and where quick actions can have the highest impact. Addressing the problem is high on the national agenda.
The CLOCC Programme is working in Bali, Banyuwangi, Tegal and Tabanan where we’ve been building capacity in local authorities to addresses waste challenges, and empower local communities to properly manage their waste.
India
Tamil Nadu’s capital, Chennai, located on the border of the district of Chengalpattu has relatively well functioning waste management compared to that in the rural areas. The big city has a high level of waste collection, and it is collected in several fractions.
The reason why waste management works better in the urban areas is mainly financing and logistics. The city is wealthier, and it is easier to collect waste collection fees. In addition, there is better infrastructure and shorter distances to cover.
Chengalpattu has a long coastline. A lot of waste ends up in the sea through the big Palar river, especially during the monsoon season. CLOCC estimates that 7,546 tonnes of plastic from Chengalpattu end up in waterways annually. This is approximately 1,509 lorry loads, assuming that one truck load contains five tonnes of plastic waste.