PLASTIC SMART CITIES DEPOK CITY 2024

The city of Depok, as part of the global Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) initiative since 2021, continues to strengthen its commitment in reducing plastic waste leakage into the environment. Throughout 2024, various collaborative programs between the government, community, academia, private sector, and civil society organizations have shown tangible results in improving the waste management system.

The impact of this program is not only seen in the volume of waste collected and recycled, but also in opening up job opportunities, strengthening the capacity of schools through the Zero Waste School program, and engaging hundreds of youth and campus activists to participate in the single-use plastic reduction movement.

 

This report confirms that systemic change can be realized through cross-sector collaboration, technological innovation, and active community participation. Depok is now on the road to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable city, while serving as an inspiration for other regions in building a circular economy and plastic-free future.