Public Policy Discussion on Environmental Issues and Plastic Waste Mitigation

Policy Dialogue for Reduce plastic waste Issue.

This Policy Dialogue emerged from Bagaimana cara kamu mengurangi sampah plastik untuk kelestarian bumi kita? wikithon.

Summary

Theme: Public Policy Discussion on Environmental Issues and Plastic Waste Mitigation

Location: Kala Kafe, Banjarbaru Date and Time: November 13, 2024, 09:00 - 13:00 WITA

Speakers: • Berry Nahdian Forqan (environmental activist, former Director of Walhi Central) • Hatmiati Mas’ud (Banjar language expert)

Event Opener: • Acting Mayor of Banjarbaru Hj. Nurliani Dardie

Participants/Invitees: • Provincial Environmental Agency of South Kalimantan • Provincial Education and Culture Agency of South Kalimantan • Head of Government Administration of Banjarbaru City • Banjarbaru City Education Agency • Banjarbaru City Environmental Agency • Banjarbaru City Youth, Sports, Culture, and Tourism Agency • Banjarbaru City Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) • Faculty of Psychology, Lambung Mangkurat University (Environmental Concentration) • Environmental Health, Poltekkes Banjarmasin • Public Health, Islamic University of Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjari • Nanang Galuh Association of South Kalimantan • Nanang Galuh Banjarbaru Association • Green Generation Community • Pepelingasih Banjarbaru Community • Putik Bersih Community • Bonkla Waste House • Faculty of Engineering (Environmental Engineering Department), Lambung Mangkurat University • 1st Place Winner of Public Participation Wikithon • 2nd Place Winner of Public Participation Wikithon • 3rd Place Winner of Public Participation Wikithon • 1st Place Student Winner of Public Participation Wikithon • SMAN 1 Mekarsari Mentor • 2nd Place Student Winner of Public Participation Wikithon • SMAN 1 Rantau Mentor • 3rd Place Student Winner of Public Participation Wikithon • SMAN 1 Amuntai Mentor • SMAN 1 BJB Student Council President • SMAN 2 BJB Student Council President • SMAN 3 BJB Student Council President • SMK PGRI BJB Student Council President

Introduction: The event began with opening remarks by BASAkalimantanWiki Coordinator Hudan Nur and Acting Mayor of Banjarbaru Hj. Nurliani Dardie. Hudan Nur explained the background of Dialogue #1, which is a continuation of the Public Participation Wikithon. Acting Mayor Hj. Nurliani Dardie appreciated this activity and hoped to find solutions to plastic waste problems by involving youth participation.

Discussion Results: Speaker Berry Nahdian Forqan highlighted three main points: lack of public awareness, insufficient recycling infrastructure, and weak enforcement of waste regulations. He emphasized the importance of environmental awareness education and investment in recycling technology.

Problem Conclusions: 1. Public awareness of environmental cleanliness is still low. 2. The three largest contributors to waste are households, schools/campuses, and offices. 3. Many waste banks are not operating due to low selling prices. 4. Separation of dry and wet waste is not yet effective. 5. There is no recycling technology at landfills. 6. Enforcement of waste regulations is not optimal. 7. Some schools have implemented rules for bringing tumblers and packed meals. 8. Environmental care communities have conducted clean-up movements. 9. Socialization programs by related agencies are not yet optimal. 10. Waste at landfills continues to increase every year.

Solutions: 1. Better regulation enforcement. 2. Waste regulations for schools and offices. 3. Ban on plastic straws in cafes. 4. Stricter waste disposal hours. 5. Environmental awareness education for the public. 6. Implementation of zero waste at every event. 7. Craft training from recycled materials. 8. Provision of water refill stations in public places. 9. Collaboration in clean-up movements. 10. Investment in waste shredding technology at landfills.

Banjar Language: Banjar language expert Hatmiati Mas’ud assessed the use of Banjar Kuala language by Wikithon participants, which is commonly used in the Banjarmasin and Banjarbaru areas.

Closing: Dialogue #1 is expected to provide concrete solutions to plastic waste problems by actively involving various parties, especially the younger generation.

Related entries

• Policy Brief: Involvement of Youth in Tackling Plastic Waste and Tumbler Campaign
• Implementation: Implementation