Singaraja's Zero Point Heritage Area Features Street Signs Made from Recycled Plastic Waste

The new face of the Titik Nol Singaraja heritage area is not only present through the arrangement of pavements, decorative lights, and increasingly well-organised public spaces. There is another innovation that is quietly attracting attention, namely the street name signs erected at several points in the area. At a glance, the signs look like ordinary street signs. However, the material used is not iron or metal, but rather recycled plastic waste. This innovation is the work of a young Singaraja resident, Eka Darmawan, through Rumah Plastik Indonesia Buleleng. Eka Darmawan has successfully transformed plastic waste into products with functional and economic value. Bupati Buleleng I Nyoman Sutjidra stated that the use of recycled plastic material is not only a solution to the waste problem but also offers advantages in terms of durability. Unlike iron signs that are prone to rust, the plastic material is considered more resistant to weather and corrosion. He added that plastic is no longer a problem but has become a solution, utilised to create street name signs in Singaraja City. The recycled street signs also add a new identity to the Titik Nol Singaraja area, which is currently undergoing revitalisation. Beyond beautifying the old town area, the project carries a message about the importance of a circular economy and sustainable waste management.