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Waste Recycling Practices and Livelihoods Shift in East Java, Indonesia

1 report, 1 independent Updated Nov 1
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Residents in East Java, Indonesia, historically earned income by sorting waste residue from factories that recycled imported paper and cardboard. They separated plastics and paper, selling the paper back to recycling factories and using plastics as fuel or for building materials. This practice, which provided a source of livelihood for low-income residents, stopped about a year ago after companies ceased distributing waste to the community.

From abc.net.au

Why it matters

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The cessation of waste distribution has removed a local income source for low-income residents in East Java. The practice also involved burning plastics, which local residents reported may have caused devastating health impacts.

From abc.net.au

Who's involved

  • East JavaThe province where the waste sorting and pollution impacts were studied.
  • IndonesiaThe national country where East Java is located.

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