Marine Debris

Case Studies

Technical Guidelines for Plastic and Resin Pellet Leakage Prevention from Plastic Recycling Facilities, Maninla City and Iloilo City - Philippines

2024 | Asian Institute of Technology, AIT, RRC.AP

Technical Guidelines for Plastic and Resin Pellet Leakage Prevention from Plastic Recycling Facilities, Maninla City and Iloilo City - Philippines

The Roadmap of Producer Responsibility in Waste Reduction

2023 | Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF)

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of solid waste management in Indonesia, focusing on the critical issue of plastic waste. It begins with an analysis of national solid waste management data, highlighting the scale and impact of plastic waste in the country. The document delves into the challenges faced in managing plastic waste and examines the state of plastic recycling efforts. It outlines the targets, strategies, and goals set by the Indonesian government for effective solid waste management, emphasizing the role of producers in reducing waste. Additionally, the document explores the implementation of a circular economy and offers strategies to accelerate producer responsibility in waste reduction, aiming to foster a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly waste management system in Indonesia.

The Implementation of MoEF Regulation Number P75 of 2019 Waste Reduction Roadmap by Producers

2023 | Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF)

The document provides a thorough analysis of the efforts made towards fostering responsible and sustainable production and consumption in Indonesia's manufacturing, food and beverage services, and retail sectors. Aligning with the principles of a circular economy, the document highlights the significant efforts by producers to minimize waste and integrate sustainable practices. It details the progress and challenges faced in reducing plastic waste, improving recycling rates, and promoting the reuse of materials. By focusing on the implementation of the Waste Reduction Roadmap as outlined by MoEF P75 2019, the document underscores the commitment to transforming production and consumption patterns.

MoEF Regulation Number P75 of 2019 Concerning Waste Reduction Roadmap by Producers

2019 | Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF)

The Indonesian Minister of Environment and Forestry (MoEF)'s Regulation Number P.75 of 2019 concerning Waste Reduction Roadmap by Producers, establishes guidelines for reducing plastic waste by producers effort, particularly targeting packaging and single-use plastics. This regulation aims to promote environmental sustainability by encouraging the reduction (R1), recycling (R2), and reuse (R3) of plastic packaging. It mandates planning and measures for the take-back, management, and control of Solid Waste from product, product packaging, and containers. The ultimate goal of this regulation is to enforce the responsibility of producers or Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) for reducing waste to the landfill, guide and facilitate the producers, including brand owners, manufacturers, importers, retailers, and the F&B industry.

MoEF Regulation Number P75 of 2019 Handbook - FAQs and Guidelines

2024 | Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF)

To enhance producers' understanding of MoEF Reg No.P.75/2019 and develop a roadmap for waste reduction, the Directorate of Waste Reduction MoEF, in collaboration with GIZ 3RproMar Indonesia and Nara Synergy, established a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Implementation guidelines for MoEF Reg No.P.75/2019. These FAQs and Guidelines were compiled based on questions and feedback from producers and various other parties. Through these FAQs and the guide, producers are expected to understand, compile the roadmap for waste reduction by producers, and implement the roadmap so that the waste reduction targets can be achieved.

Basline Report :A study on solid waste management system at the municipality level in Tran De Town, Tran De district, Soc Trang province

2023 | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)

This report presents key results from the baseline survey of municipal solid waste (MSW) management system in Tran De Town, under the GIZ-3RproMar project, conducted in January/February 2023.

Thematic Report :Study on Baseline of Plastic waste management for Marine Protection in Vietnam

2023 | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)

This report brings in a brief overview on the baseline of marine plastic management in Vietnam, and proposes some suggestions for improvement of the current effort on marine plastic management for a healthy and sustainable marine environment.

Technical Guidelines No.9368 on Waste Segregation

2023 | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)

This technical guidelines aims to facilitate the identification of various types of domestic solid waste generated from households and individuals and segregate them into three main waste groups, as outlined in Clause 1, Article 75 of the Law on Environmental Protection. These groups include (1) Solid waste that can be reused and recycled; (2) Food waste; (3) Other domestic solid waste.

Final Report: Technical Inputs to Support the Vietnam Government in Preparation for the Development of the Global Agreement on Marine Debris Pollution

2023 | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)

This report falls under the framework of the German – ASEAN Regional Project “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs” (3RproMar), which aims to assist the ASEAN Member States (AMS) in enhancing their implementation capabilities to reduce land-based waste leakage and protect the marine environment.

Thematic Report: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs in Southeast Asia” (3RproMar)

2023 | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)

Review of plastic waste consideration in current legal/policy documents of Vietnam, providing inputs/ suggestions for mainstreaming the project’s message/ results approaches/ successful measures into the revised or new laws/ regulations/ policies

National Action Plan for Management of Marine Plastic Litter by 2030

2020 | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)

Vietnam has made strong political commitments and has carried out practical activities to manage and reduce plastic waste, including ocean plastic waste. Resolution No. 36-NQ / TW of October 22, 2018 of the Eighth Conference of the Party Central Committee XII on the strategy for sustainable development of Vietnam’s marine economy to 2030, with a vision to 2045, set the goal of “Preventing, controlling, and significantly reducing pollution of the marine environment; becoming a regional leader in minimizing ocean plastic waste.” 

Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan

2021 | Department (DGE) of Green Economy of Secretariat General for Sustainable Development (GSSD), National Council for Sustainable Development (NCSD)

This Circular Economy (CE) Strategy and Action Plan outlines the key vision, mission, strategies, and roadmap for Cambodia to transition towards a circular economy. The overarching goal is to enable the country to achieve a prosperous economy, a thriving and inclusive society, and a healthy environment. This will be achieved through more efficient and sustainable use of energy and material resources, while maximizing resource value and creating new economic opportunities for the country. 

Reports

Manual on Plastic Leakage Prevention from Formal and Informal Recycling Facilities, Nonthaburi - Thailand

2024 | Asian Institute of Technology, RRC.AP

The manual aim to support both formal and informal recycling enterprises in preventing plastic pollution by advocating best practices and promoting proper housekeeping within informal recycling facilities. 

Situation Assessment Report on Plastic Leakage Prevention from Formal and Informal Recycling Facilities, Nonthaburi - Thailand

2024 | Asian Institute of Technology, RRC.AP

The main goal of this study is to evaluate plastic and pellet losses and leakage from the logistical handling and pre-processing operations of informal recycling groups in Thailand, focusing on recovered post-consumer plastic waste and factory processing operations. The focus areas of this study are the Nonthaburi Municipality and Pattaya City.

Situation Assessment Report on the Prevention of Plastic and Resin Pellet Leakage from Formal and Informal Recycing Facilities, Vientaine - Lao PDR

2024 | Asian Institute of Technology, RRC.AP

This study was conducted following on a simplified three-step approach: 1) collect and analyse data and information relevant to plastic leakage from informal sector recycling; 2) engage with key stakeholders; and 3) disseminate the outcomes of the study.

Situation Assessment Report on Plastic Leakage Prevention from Formal and Informal Recycling Facilities, Maninla City and Iloilo City - Philippines

2024 | Asian Institute of Technology, RRC.AP

Situation Assessment Report on Plastic Leakage Prevention from Formal and Informal Recycling Facilities, Maninla City and Iloilo City - Philippines

Situation Assessment Report on the Prevention of Plastic and Resin Pellet Leakage from Formal and Informal Recycing Factories, Hanoi - Vietnam

2024 | Asian Institute of Technology, RRC.AP

Situation Assessment Report on the Prevention of Plastic and Resin Pellet Leakage from Formal and Informal Recycing Factories, Hanoi - Vietnam

Technical Guidelines for the Prevention of Plastics and Resin Pellet Leakage from Formal and Informal Recycling Facilities, Vientiane, LAO People's Democratic Republic

2024 | Asian Institute of Technology, RRC.AP

The guidelines aim to fill knowledge gaps and promote contextually appropriate best practices. They will also encourage industry actors to implement measures to prevent and contain plastic and pellet leakages. Based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the post-consumer plastic recycling value chain, which analyzed primary sources of plastic loss and leakage, including technology applications, resource availability, access, and regulatory and policy gaps, these guidelines are designed.

Technical Guidelines for Plastics and Resin Pellets Leakage Prevention from Recycling Facilities, Pattaya City - Thailand The overall objective of the technical guideline is to prevent plastics and

2024 | Asian Institute of Technology, AIT, RRC.AP

The overall objective of the technical guideline is to prevent plastics and resin leakage into the marine environment through the promotion of best technologies and practices at resin-producing factories and informal recycling facilities in Pattaya city. 

Summary report: Waste Management in ASEAN countries

2017 | RRC.AP

This summary report examines the waste management landscape in 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States. This report begins with the statistics on the trends of population growth, urbanization, and economic growth in each of the ASEAN countries, which is then followed by an overview of the waste generation, collection, treatment & recovery, and disposal statistics, and associated environmental, technical, and governance (institutions, policy, regulations) factors in the waste sector. The report also identifies the existing waste management challenges and gaps therein, and sets out recommendations.

Asia Waste Management Outlook (AWMO)

2017 | RRC.AP

The Asia Waste Management Outlook (AWMO) provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities in waste management in the context of Asia. The AWMO is not intended to be a directory of wasterelated data or statistics; rather, it is intended to provide a perspective with prescriptions for a variety of stakeholders to encourage early action. It is also intended to provide an overview of the current status, current cutting-edge thinking, and the future of solid waste management in Asia over the medium term.

Capacity Mapping for Monitoring and Assessment of Plastic Pollution in the Lower Mekong

2020 | RRC.AP

This report presents findings of capacity-mapping study on the monitoring and assessment of plastic pollution in the Lower Mekong Region. The study was conducted as part of the UN Environment Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific's project titled the *Promotion of ConterMEASUREs against Marine Plastic Litter in Southeast Asia and India" (hereafter, referred to as * ConterMEASURE project"). The CounterMEASURE project aims to develop a region-based approach for the monitoring and assessment of land-based plastic waste leakage and for pollution reduction into inland water ways, such as rivers, canals and drainage systems, and the eventual transport of plastic waste into the oceans.