Jakarta, Jan. 15 -- The Indonesian government is strengthening its commitment to a circular economy by implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a policy that mandates businesses to remain accountable for their products through the recycling stage.

More than an additional obligation, EPR serves as a strategic instrument to improve efficiency, enhance competitiveness, and open new markets based on sustainable materials.

Under the EPR framework, product design, material sourcing, and waste management are integrated into a single, cohesive business strategy.

The goal is clear: to increase the utilization of recyclable materials within the industrial sector.

To achieve this, the government is encouraging a paradigm shift in ind...