Jakarta, Dec. 29 -- Facing mounting pressure from the rapid growth of household waste, Indonesia is accelerating initiatives to convert waste into energy (WtE) as a key pillar of its green growth and circular economy strategy.

Under the programme, the national strategic investment management agency (Danantara) will provide investment capital, while state-owned electricity utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) will be responsible for purchasing and distributing the electricity generated.

Indonesia generates an estimated 35-60 million tonnes of waste annually, nearly 60% of which is organic. Therefore, environmentally friendly waste management is no longer an option but a necessity. Instead of continuing landfill disposal, which causes ...