Borouge and Borealis have joined forces with Catalytic Finance Foundation, Pelita Mekar Semesta (PMS) and Reciki Solusi Indonesia in an effort to establish Indonesia’s ‘first’ fully integrated circular waste management ecosystem.
Borouge and Borealis say the initiative is part of their goal to accelerate a transition towards structural change to establish a circular economy of plastics in Indonesia. The partnership will begin with a feasibility study funded by the Subnational Climate Fund Technical Assistance.
The study aims to develop and establish a ‘fully integrated’ circular waste management and polyolefin recycling ecosystem in Indonesia and transform plastic waste into a valuable feedstock for recycling, utilising best industry practices and technology to produce high-quality recycled polyolefins.
The parties also seek to work with Project STOP, an initiative co-founded by Borealis and Systemiq that partners with governments and communities in Indonesia to design and implement circular waste management systems to reduce ocean pollution. The collaboration supports ongoing efforts to reduce marine litter, improve livelihoods, and contribute to in-country value and economic development.
Pelita Mekar Semesta and Reciki Solusi Indonesia focus on waste management and recycling in Indonesia. Borouge and Borealis state that their local knowledge and experience are ‘invaluable’ in implementing effective solutions tailored to the Indonesian context.
In related news, last year Project STOP welcomed Clean Rivers as its latest partner, a global non-profit organization that is working to reduce pollution in waterways. The Project STOP scheme seeks to establish Indonesia’s first Regency-wide waste management system in the Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, Indonesia.
As part of our Brief series, we examined Sensoneo’s Global Waste Index 2025, comparing waste management across the 38 member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). We outlined the main findings of the report including the biggest global waste polluters, waste production trends and the impact of DRS schemes.
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