Jakarta, Oct. 14 -- The government of Indonesia emphasizes waste sorting as a crucial effort in developing cities grounded in a human-centered approach, the Public Works Ministry stated.

"A smart city that humanizes its residents needs a collaborative effort in its system, from precise planning to cultivating good habits in the families," the ministry's secretary for the Directorate General of Human Settlements, Dian Irawati, said here on Monday.

She underscored that infrastructure can only work effectively when supported by behavioral change, thus making the habit of sorting waste from an early age is crucial.

Irawati stressed that Indonesia produces 68 million tonnes of trash annually, a persistent issue since 2021. She also warned t...