Indonesia. Crystal blue waters, palm trees swaying
in the wind, endless sandy beaches, lush tropical jungles, towering mountains,
lakes, rivers, and more; all are images that may come to mind when you think
of Indonesia. It is a democratic country made up of several large islands and
countless small ones. The people, 270 million and growing, are as diverse as their
islands with several distinct cultures, languages, and faiths. Like other Asian
countries, Indonesia’s booming development and increased consumption habits
have generated an immense amount of waste, particularly single-use plastics that
are leaking into the ocean. Before you dive into the articles that follow, here is a
snapshot of the plastic waste challenge that the Indonesians are facing.
