paid plastic bag policy
Indonesian retailers association reinstates paid plastic bag program for its members starting 1 March 2019, in spite of government currently drafting the ministerial decree for the policy.
To tackle waste issues, ministries are prepping up to issue a regulation to charge plastic bags.
Activists urges Environment and Forestry Ministry to immediately finalize its decree on paid plastic bags regulation as the process has been delayed long time.
Due to no official government regulation, Indonesian Retailers Association stopped paid plastic bag program starting on Oct 1 which had sparked controversies in the country.
Jakarta (Greeners) – Ministry of Environment and Forestry gained more supports from provinces committed to implement paid plastic bag policy. Previously, 17 cities have stated their commitment on the policy. […]