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        "id": 1661197,
        "msgid": "reducing-waste-smart-dropbox-introduced-at-transjakarta-bus-stops-1775606617",
        "date": "2026-04-07 15:59:34",
        "title": "Reducing waste: \"Smart dropbox\" introduced at Transjakarta bus stops",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Paragon Empties Station has launched a \"smart dropbox\" at a Transjakarta bus stop in South Jakarta, enabling the public to recycle used personal care product packaging as part of efforts to cut down on waste in the capital. DKI Jakarta's Deputy Head of the Environmental Agency emphasised the crucial role of industry in promoting responsible consumption and upstream waste reduction, amid ongoing challenges with rubbish management. The initiative, open to packaging from various brands, aims to foster new habits and educate the public, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable Jakarta.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Paragon Empties Station has introduced a \u201csmart\ndropbox\u201d at a Transjakarta bus stop, allowing the public to collect used\npackaging from personal care products for recycling, as an effort to\npromote waste reduction in Jakarta.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Head of the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency (DLH), Dudi\nGardesi Asikin, stated in Jakarta on Tuesday that the involvement of the\nindustrial sector is vital in driving changes in consumption patterns\nand more responsible waste management.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the increasing consumption of personal care products, the\namount of packaging also continues to rise. Therefore, it is necessary\nto promote responsible consumption patterns, including ensuring that\npackaging does not end up as waste,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, waste issues in Jakarta remain a major challenge\nthat must be addressed quickly, directionally, and sustainably.\nCurrently, waste management policies are increasingly focused on\nreduction at the source, rather than just handling downstream.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of Paragon Empties Station is seen as one practical\nsolution that brings recycling facilities closer to people\u2019s daily\nactivities, while also serving as a public education tool.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Head of CSR and Corporate Communication at PT Paragon\nTechnology and Innovation, Suci Hendrina, explained that the programme\nis designed to build new habits in packaging waste management.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the \u201cdropbox\u201d accepts packaging not only from Paragon\nproducts but also from various other personal care brands. This is\nexpected to encourage broader public participation.<\/p>\n<p>The placement at the Transjakarta Cakra Selaras Wahana (CSW) stop in\nSouth Jakarta was chosen to reach high resident mobility. Previously,\nsimilar facilities have been introduced in various public spaces such as\ncampuses and mosques.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we care about our appearance, we should also care about the\nenvironment. We want to make it easier for the public to manage\npackaging waste, while contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable\nJakarta,\u201d she said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/reducing-waste-smart-dropbox-introduced-at-transjakarta-bus-stops-1775606617",
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