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The PLASMA-B Program Conducts Education on Waste Reduction, Sorting, and Hazards at SDN 211 Central Maluku

Central Maluku, 11 November 2025 – The PLASMA-B Program (Protecting Biodiversity in the Central Maluku Region through Plastic Waste Management) is an initiative of the Bina Karta Lestari Foundation, implemented in collaboration with the local organization Toma Majo Lease, with funding support from UK OCEAN. The program aims to address plastic pollution that threatens both terrestrial and marine ecosystems in Central Maluku. Plastic waste, particularly when poorly managed in coastal villages and small island communities,

BINTARI, through the PLASMA-B Program, Establishes Waste Management Working Groups on Saparua Island, Banda Island, and Rhun Island, Central Maluku

Small islands in Maluku are blessed with natural beauty while also facing complex challenges. Saparua Island and Banda Island, both part of Central Maluku Regency, currently lack Final Disposal Sites (TPA) and Integrated Waste Processing Facilities (TPST). Their geographic separation by sea, high transportation costs, and limited infrastructure mean that household waste collection services are virtually unavailable. As a result, residents have long managed their waste independently—by burning it, disposing of it in forests, or even dumping it into the sea.

BINTARI Foundation and Partners Launch Marine Conservation Program Based on Plastic Waste Management in Central Maluku

  Masohi, Central Maluku – 26 June 2025 – The Bina Karta Lestari Foundation (BINTARI), in collaboration with the Toma Majo Lease Foundation (TML), officially launched the program “Protecting Biodiversity in the Central Maluku Region through Plastic Waste Management (PLASMA-B)” today. The kick-off event was held at the Hall of the Central Maluku Regent’s Office in Masohi City, marking the start of a two-year collaborative effort to address plastic waste issues threatening marine ecosystems on Saparua and Banda Islands.

Promoting the Use of Environmentally Friendly Biomass Stove Technology as an Energy-Efficient and Low-Emission Cooking Tool in Repi Village, West Manggarai Regency

  Repi, West Manggarai – On 19 March 2025, the biomass stove production team from the Waste Management Institution conducted a socialization activity for the biomass stove developed in Repi Village. The biomass stove was initiated and designed by Comestoarra. The socialization event was officially opened by the Head of Repi Village. “We greatly appreciate the support for the use of biomass stoves in Repi Village as energy-efficient and low-emission cooking tools.

Targeting Household Waste Completion, Processing House and Maggot Facility Officially Launched!

  Semarang (12/02). The management of the Senden Berseri Waste Management Institution (LPS), together with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia, the Semarang Regency DPRD, and the Semarang Regency Environmental Agency (DLH), inaugurated the Senden Berseri Processing House and Maggot Facility. The inauguration of the maggot house was attended by 56 invitees consisting of LPS Senden, TP-PKK, the Jatijajar Village Government, the Semarang Regency DLH

Mangrove Campaign to Secure The Coastal Communities Living Space

  PEKALONGAN – To secure costal communities living space, BINTARI invites fishermen and shrimp farmers group to increase planting and maintenance of mangroves. The Mangrove planting and maintenance campaign was carried out from 4-9 November 2024 in Wonokerto Kulon, Pecakaran, Semut, Api-Api and Tratebang Villages. A total of 106 participants attended the campaigns representing village officials, fishermen, shrimp farmers, women leaders, and youth groups.