Project STOP

Project STOP marks further major milestones in 2023 and significant progress in the Project STOP Banyuwangi Hijau expansion programme. As of the end of 2023, Project STOP, co-founded by Borealis and Systemiq Ltd., has now provided in collaboration with its partners including the Government of Indonesia and our strategic partners from across the public, private and nonprofit sectors, almost 400,000 people with access to comprehensive waste services, enhancing community well-being and environmental sustainability. The initiative has generated close to 300 full-time jobs across all locations, bolstering local economies and collecting more than 60,000 tonnes of waste, including nearly 9,000 tonnes of plastic. In 2023, we handed over city projects in Pasuruan, East Java, and Jembrana, Bali, to the local government. We are now focused on the expansion of the Project STOP Banyuwangi Hijau programme in East Java. In September 2023, Project STOP opened a new material recovery facility (MRF) with a daily processing capacity of 84 tonnes of waste per shift. This facility, located in Songgon municipality, Banyuwangi, has started collecting and sorting waste from local households and is already providing access to waste services to more than 13,500 people in 12 villages. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dCMrEr77 #STOPWasteGoCircular #ProjectSTOP 

Project STOP is delighted to announce that the Tembokrejo material recovery facility (MRF) in Muncar, Banyuwangi, has been honored with the Adipura trophy and plaque, awarded by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry’s. The awards are presented to regencies or cities that have not only met minimum environmental standards but have also excelled in accordance with the assessment based on the Adipura criteria.   The Tembokrejo MRF, built by Project STOP, is the first ever waste facility in Indonesia to receive this prestigious award from the Government of Indonesia, marking a historic moment for the progress of Banyuwangi Regency as a leader in waste management across Indonesia. The award is evidence of the hard work, ongoing collaboration and commitment of Project STOP and all its partners, implementing circular waste management strategies hand-in-hand with communities.   #STOPWasteGoCircular #ProjectSTOP Read more: https://lnkd.in/gijafw8Q

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey towards a Circular Economy in Indonesia. On September 16 during #WorldCleanUpDay2023, Project STOP together with the Banyuwangi Government have inaugurated a new materials recovery facility (MRF). With this, we underline our further commitment to scale circular waste management systems across Banyuwangi. With the capacity to handle 84 tonnes of waste daily, this facility will have a profound positive impact on the lives of more than 250,000 residents in Banyuwangi, stopping the leakage of waste at source. We would like to thank the Indonesian government, our Project STOP funders and partners and the communities for their support. Together, we embrace the Circular Economy vision for a cleaner environment and healthier communities! #STOPWasteGoCircular #WorldCleanUpDay2023 https://lnkd.in/gqubk3WU

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been a part of this journey. This achievement reflects the shared dedication of all involved - from the community to our partners, including Alliance to End Plastic Waste and the Jembrana government. Your support, dedication, and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind this milestone to #STOPWasteGoCircular Borealis Systemiq Ltd.

Project STOP Jembrana is celebrating another major milestone: It is now fully implemented and will be managed by the local government and community moving forward. The project offers formal waste collection services to more than 124,800 residents, and service expansion plans are underway. This milestone highlights the government’s continued commitment to building a cleaner, healthier environment. Supported by Alliance to End Plastic Waste and the Jembrana government, the project is testament to the importance of public-private partnerships to permanently reduce plastic waste leakage into the environment and promote circularity. #STOPWasteGoCircular #EndPlasticWaste Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyZPV4_F

Did you know that millions of tonnes of waste in Indonesia end up dumped or burned due to a lack of organized collection or recycling? But don't lose hope. Let's delve into the 'system enabler' approach, which not only enhances people's well-being but also bolsters Indonesia's resolve to combat plastic pollution. Check out the latest blog on Economist Impact penned by Andre Kuncoroyekti and Anthony Berthold. Join us in our mission to create a cleaner and healthier planet! https://econ.st/44X8kWi #STOPWasteGoCircular