Community-based waste management is a vital step toward creating a clean and sustainable urban environment. Waste Banks act as community-driven hubs, encouraging residents to sort and manage waste independently at the neighborhood level, including RT, RW, and sub-districts. To document the conditions, activities, and development of Waste Banks in Semarang City, this Waste Bank Profile Book has been compiled. The document serves as an official record, highlighting the role of communities in reducing waste and promoting environmentally responsible behavior.

  Central Maluku, 19 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 issues that threaten both terrestrial and marine ecosystems in Central Maluku. Plastic waste, particularly when poorly managed in coastal villages and small island communities,

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,

  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.

  On November 13–14, 2024, the Climate Resilience Strengthening Program (PEKA IKLIM) conducted Climate Smart Fisheries training in Golo Sepang Village, Boleng Sub-district, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The activity aimed to strengthen the capacity of coastal communities in addressing the impacts of climate change through the development of mangrove crab aquaculture and the conservation of mangrove ecosystems.