Review of the Circular Economy of Plastic Waste in Various Countries and Potential Applications in Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract One of the main environmental problems faced by the world, including Indonesia, is plastic waste. Plastic waste has polluted the soil, rivers, and the sea. The nature of plastic that is not easily biodegradable, takes hundreds of years to decompose naturally. Plastic waste management which is believed to be effective, in addition to efforts to reduce use is by recycling plastic waste. In many countries, recycling plastic waste has led to a circular economy. This circular system allows plastic waste to be recycled into new products. In fact, this concept is claimed to be able to encourage environmentally friendly economic growth. This study uses a literature study to identify the application of a circular economy of plastic waste in various countries. As a result, 21 papers were collected and analyzed based on year of publication, geographical location and research methodology. Furthermore, this study highlights the obstacles faced by many countries towards a circular economy followed by a comparison of their plastic waste recycling rate achievements. This research also discusses the state of plastic waste management and the potential for adoption of circular economy best practices in Indonesia.