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        "id": 1773159,
        "msgid": "government-urged-to-implement-sweetened-beverage-tax-to-reduce-waste-1780071972",
        "date": "2026-05-29 20:40:11",
        "title": "Government urged to implement sweetened beverage tax to reduce waste",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Fakta Indonesia has urged the government to impose a tax on sweetened beverages to curb consumption and reduce waste, citing Jakarta\u2019s daily 520-ton MBDK packaging disposal. The group also highlighted health risks including diabetes and obesity, and stressed that under existing law, industries should be held accountable for their packaging waste.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Forum Warga Kota (Fakta) Indonesia has urged the\ngovernment to implement a tax on packaged sweetened beverages (MBDK) to\ncontrol consumption and reduce waste, given that Jakarta\u2019s daily waste\ncould reach 520 tonnes. Fakta Indonesia\u2019s deputy chair, Azas Tigor\nNainggolan, stated on Friday that data from the National Waste\nManagement Information System (SIPSN) 2026 shows Jakarta generates 8,672\ntonnes of waste daily, with plastic waste accounting for 20% or 1,734\ntonnes. Packaging from MBDK is estimated to make up 15-30% of plastic\nwaste, or 260-520 tonnes. \u2018This means Jakarta alone discards 260-520\ntonnes of MBDK packaging daily. Imagine the environmental burden the\nEarth must bear for centuries,\u2019 he said. He added that high consumption\nof MBDK also triggers non-communicable diseases. Excessive intake leads\nto diabetes, obesity, and kidney failure, while also damaging the\nenvironment. In addition to health issues, MBDK contributes to packaging\nwaste. However, the MBDK industry has not yet been held fully\naccountable for its packaging waste. However, Azhar added that Article\n29 of Law No.\u00a01\/2023 on the Criminal Code states \u2018any person whose\nnegligence causes another\u2019s death may face up to five years in prison or\na fine of Rp500 million. Allowing MBDK waste that harms health and the\nenvironment could fall under this category.\u2019 \u2018We urge the government to\nenforce the law against the MBDK industry to make it accountable for\nmanaging its packaging waste in line with the Waste Management Law,\u2019\nsaid Azas, who is also a lawyer.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/government-urged-to-implement-sweetened-beverage-tax-to-reduce-waste-1780071972",
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