Reducing waste: "Smart dropbox" introduced at Transjakarta bus stops
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Paragon Empties Station has introduced a “smart dropbox” at a Transjakarta bus stop, allowing the public to collect used packaging from personal care products for recycling, as an effort to promote waste reduction in Jakarta.
Deputy Head of the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency (DLH), Dudi Gardesi Asikin, stated in Jakarta on Tuesday that the involvement of the industrial sector is vital in driving changes in consumption patterns and more responsible waste management.
“With the increasing consumption of personal care products, the amount of packaging also continues to rise. Therefore, it is necessary to promote responsible consumption patterns, including ensuring that packaging does not end up as waste,” he said.
According to him, waste issues in Jakarta remain a major challenge that must be addressed quickly, directionally, and sustainably. Currently, waste management policies are increasingly focused on reduction at the source, rather than just handling downstream.
The presence of Paragon Empties Station is seen as one practical solution that brings recycling facilities closer to people’s daily activities, while also serving as a public education tool.
Meanwhile, Head of CSR and Corporate Communication at PT Paragon Technology and Innovation, Suci Hendrina, explained that the programme is designed to build new habits in packaging waste management.
Interestingly, the “dropbox” accepts packaging not only from Paragon products but also from various other personal care brands. This is expected to encourage broader public participation.
The placement at the Transjakarta Cakra Selaras Wahana (CSW) stop in South Jakarta was chosen to reach high resident mobility. Previously, similar facilities have been introduced in various public spaces such as campuses and mosques.
“If we care about our appearance, we should also care about the environment. We want to make it easier for the public to manage packaging waste, while contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable Jakarta,” she said.