From Source to Landfill: Correcting Trash Management

Managing waste should not be the sole responsibility of the public. The industrial sector is obligated to play a role in finding solutions. THE collapse of a massive trash pile at the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Processing Site in Bekasi, West Java, which claimed seven lives, highlights the repeated failure to address garbage management issues. What happened on … Read more

Microplastic Rain Hits East Java; Govt Urged to Act

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The phenomenon of microplastic-contaminated rainfall has been a hot topic of discussion since late 2025. Researchers found microplastic content in rainwater across several regions in East Java, posing dangers if consumed. The East Java Provincial Government has responded to these findings. One group of researchers identifying microplastics in rainwater is the Gen Z Reject … Read more

Central Government Orders Bali To Clean Up Trash In Top Tourism Destinations

Share The Article Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming, has issued Bali strict orders to tackle ongoing waste management issues. Following a meeting between the Central Government and the Bali Provincial Government last week, waste management has come under scrutiny again. Sustainability has been one of the biggest focal points Bali has working on for more … Read more

Indonesia capital faces ‘filthy’ trash crisis | News

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Ministry presses charges against Jakarta over Bantar Gebang landfill – Jakarta

he Environment Ministry has opened a criminal probe against the Jakarta Environment Agency over unchecked environmental requirements pertaining to the operation of city-owned Bantar Gebang landfill in Bekasi, West Java, where most of Jakarta’s waste ends up. The ministry issued the criminal charge against the landfill… Source link

IN FOCUS: Burn or bury? Malaysia eyes new incinerators to tackle mounting waste woes but faces residents’ ire

Theng said that while a landfill buries waste, it doesn’t eliminate problems entirely. “It’s underneath and you don’t see it but it will remain there for thousands of years. With an incinerator, there will be ash as a by-product but the volume is reduced by 90 per cent, depending on the technology,” he said, pointing … Read more

Raccoon Rabies Control: Estrie, Montérégie & Montreal

Quebec Launches Extensive Raccoon Rabies Vaccination Programme Table of Contents Quebec Launches Extensive Raccoon Rabies Vaccination Programme Combating a Potential Rabies Outbreak Strategic Distribution of vaccine Baits Long-Term Strategy for Rabies Prevention Rabies in Wildlife: A Persistent Threat The Dedicated Fieldwork Quebec’s Enterprising Plan to Combat Teacher Shortages Addressing the Critical Need for Educators Key … Read more

Japan Initiative to Boost Sci-Tech in Davao Universities

DAVAO’S top universities are set to benefit from a new Japanese initiative aimed at strengthening science and technology education. This collaboration seeks to foster academic and research exchanges between the Philippines and Japan. The announcement came during a courtesy call on February 18, 2025, when former Consul General of Japan in Davao, Miwa Yoshiaki, and … Read more

India Unveils Grand Challenge for ClimateTech Startups: Pioneering Solutions to Tackle Climate Change

Accelerating India’s green Revolution: A Climate-Tech Funding Initiative Imagine Indian cities powered by clean energy, transportation systems devoid of emissions, and waste repurposed as valuable resources. This vision fuels a significant program designed to revolutionize India’s climate-tech sector. To meet India’s net-zero emission goals, a collaborative initiative spearheaded by Avaana, Startup India, and NITI Aayog’s … Read more

Jakarta Environment Agency Claims RDF Plant Operations Won’t Disturb Nearby Residents

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Jakarta’s modern Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Plant is set to begin operations as part of the city’s waste management efforts. The technology is claimed to be environmentally friendly and able to process up to 2,500 tons of waste per day. Jakarta Environment Agency Head, Asep Kuswanto, stated that the RDF Plant plays a crucial … Read more