Review of the Circular Economy of Plastic Waste in Various Countries and Potential Applications in Indonesia

Abstract

One of the main environmental problems faced by the world, including Indonesia, is plastic waste. Plastic waste has polluted the soil, rivers, and the sea. The nature of plastic that is not easily biodegradable, takes hundreds of years to decompose naturally. Plastic waste management which is believed to be effective, in addition to efforts to reduce use is by recycling plastic waste. In many countries, recycling plastic waste has led to a circular economy. This circular system allows plastic waste to be recycled into new products. In fact, this concept is claimed to be able to encourage environmentally friendly economic growth. This study uses a literature study to identify the application of a circular economy of plastic waste in various countries. As a result, 21 papers were collected and analyzed based on year of publication, geographical location and research methodology. Furthermore, this study highlights the obstacles faced by many countries towards a circular economy followed by a comparison of their plastic waste recycling rate achievements. This research also discusses the state of plastic waste management and the potential for adoption of circular economy best practices in Indonesia.

Application of circular economy in manufacturing industry in Indonesia

“…The circular economy allows plastic waste to be recycled into new products. In fact, the circular economy concept is claimed to be able to encourage environmentally friendly economic growth (Murti et al, 2022).…”

A Comparative Bibliometric Analysis on Plastic Waste Recycling

“…Through the publication of various rules and procedures, the transition to circularity has been implemented in several countries around the world. In many countries, low recycling rates are a significant barrier because it is expensive and has few facilities [106].…”

Valorization of Plastic Wastes for the Development of Adsorbent Designed for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater

“…It offers the chance to reduce the damaging consequences of plastics while increasing the value of plastic materials and bringing about favorable effects on the environment, the economy, and society [112]. CE has been recognized for three key contributions: first, it can upsurge output and economic development; second, it could advance the quality and quantity of labor; and third, it can reduce mortality by reducing the negative consequences of environmental damages, including climate alteration, water and air pollutions [113]. A systemic strategy is necessary for such a transformation, which means going beyond minor adjustments to the current paradigm and creating new platforms for collaboration [114].…”