A Study of Strategies for Utilizing Production Waste from Processing Olah Plastic in Bandung City

Abstract

Indonesia faces significant challenges in managing its growing plastic waste, which harms ecosystems and degrades soil fertility. Annually, Indonesia generates 38.34 million tons of waste, with 38.37% unprocessed, while Bandung City alone contributes 503,627.36 tons. This study examines Olah Plastic, a Bandung-based UMKM established in 2020, which recycles LDPE, PP, and HDPE plastics into lifestyle products and furniture. Despite its sustainability-driven approach aligned with the SDGs, Olah Plastic struggles with unprocessed production residuals. Using a qualitative case study method, this research explores strategies to minimize residual waste and achieve zero waste by integrating Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R) principles, advancing waste management innovation and environmental sustainability.