JAKARTA - In this modern era, a sustainable lifestyle is increasingly attracting people's attention. One of the innovations that support sustainability is a waste bank, a system that allows people to save trash and benefit from it.
The concept of a waste bank was originally introduced by the government as a more effective waste management solution. Over time, this system developed with various innovations to make it more accessible to the public.
According to Audrey Adhiarini, Strategic Partnership and Enterprise Lead DUITIN, a waste bank works like a conventional bank. This was revealed by Audrey at the ASEAN Blue Innovation Expo and Business Matching 2025 press conference.
"The waste bank was actually created with the government to finally how people develop, the way it is easy. Now the waste bank is a bank," said Audrey Adhiarini, when met at Penang Bistro, Pakubuwono, Jakarta on Wednesday, February 12.
"We can drop the garbage, we can save from it. The system is that we drop the waste directly and withdraw the cash, or we can drop the garbage and then we can save as much as possible, we can withdraw it at any time," he continued.
With this concept, people are invited not only to litter, but also to see it as an asset that has economic value.
Audrey said the way for the younger generation to get involved in waste banks. He felt that young people should build communities that care about the environment. The government continues to strive to develop this community so that more people are involved.
"Meranin community. The government thinks about how to develop our community, as well as overcome this problem. That's why it creates a waste bank and Indonesia has a waste bank, until it is followed by other ASEAN countries," said Audrey.
Social media is an effective tool for disseminating information and inviting more people to join. The success story of a certain community can be an inspiration for other regions to start a similar initiative.
"With innovation, ideas, connectivity with social media, how do we develop a waste bank. Starting from a community that collects garbage around his house, that's okay," said Audrey.
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Establishing a waste bank can indeed be done independently. But according to Audrey, it is better to join the existing waste bank so that its management is maximized.
"Bikin bisa. Tapi kenapa enggak mengunda sama yang established saja. Yang astablished saja belum dilakukan secara maksimal. Kenapa enggak saja mengabung dengan bank sampah yang ada?" ujarnya.
By joining a running waste bank, we can learn from existing systems and contribute to expanding their impact.
Apart from young people, one of the most effective strategies in developing a waste bank is to involve mothers. They have a big influence on households and can be the main driver in behavioral changes related to waste management.
"One of the most efficient, yes, it invites the mothers to get involved in the waste bank. I am a big fan of the strength of the mothers," added Audrey.
Changing people's habits in managing waste is not easy and requires consistency. However, with continuous education and an increasingly easier system, waste banks can become part of the urban lifestyle.
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