JAKARTA - Plastic waste management to date still has many challenges to be done optimally. Human resources that care, facilities, and education are needed to manage plastic waste to maintain the environment.
To help overcome these challenges, PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group) is again presenting an educational activity that targets young people to understand the wise and responsible use of plastic.
According to the Head of Corporate Communications of the Chandra Asri Group, Chrysanthi Tarigan, education that is directly based on solutions can increase literacy and change perliaku. This is very important to do to get optimal results in plastic waste management.
"Solution-based education is the key to overcoming the challenge of plastic waste. The issue of plastic waste needs to be addressed through increased literacy and behavioral change," said Chrysanthi, in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, Friday, March 6, 2026.
As was done in the Jejak Asri program which is part of the Indonesia Asri campaign. This program gives space for the community to actively participate in reducing the negative impact of plastic.
The latest program activity, namely a creative workshop themed cupcake decoration. The purpose of this workshop is to educate participants about the importance of plastic management, which can be done directly from small habits with food containers used daily.
"This activity is a participatory space that encourages a green lifestyle through increasing public literacy regarding types of plastics, their specific functions, and the importance of proper post-use management to support environmental sustainability," he said.
There is also an understanding of the various types of plastics commonly used in food containers and packaging. To use plastic containers as a place to store food, then choose the food grade standard.
The public is invited to pay attention to the limits of using containers, especially for hot or cold temperatures, and to apply the principle of reuse appropriately according to the design and durability of the material.
"The process of reuse must be done wisely, and we use the reuse until it is damaged. However, we must use the goods according to their own purpose and also according to the limitations of the material. Don't let it be damaged, still used," said a representative of the Polymer Department of the Chandra Asri Group, Alexandra Andina.
With this approach, it is hoped that a more comprehensive understanding can be built, that the responsible use of plastic is part of a sustainable lifestyle.
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