Jakarta, Oct. 18 -- Jakarta recycled 18,400 gallons and 47,000 used plastic bottles into decorative boats for the 2026 Cilung Boat Festival at Lake Sunter in North Jakarta on Sunday, aiming to raise public awareness of responsible waste management.

Cilung is derived from the Indonesian phrase Cinta Lingkungan , which translates as "Love for the Environment."

"A total of 43 boats created by officers who handle waste in water bodies are being displayed at the festival as part of efforts to encourage residents to be more mindful of environmental cleanliness," Uus Kuswanto, secretary of the Jakarta provincial government, said in Jakarta on Sunday.

He noted the event as part of the government's efforts to raise public awareness of responsib...