10 Meters to Disaster: The Challenges of Premature Application of Circular Economy Strategies in Jakarta’s Waste Management Structure

Abstract

Jakarta\u27s complex issue of waste management encompasses a multitude of challenges that include inefficiencies in infrastructure, a lack of public awareness of the consequences of an inadequate waste system, socioeconomic disparities, and a deficiency in intersectoral collaboration. The urgency for holistic and sustainable solutions that prioritize proactive waste collection is underscored by the complexities of these dynamics. This field study paper argues that the attention that is being drawn towards trending waste management innovations, which are reactive strategies, could bring the waste crisis in Jakarta to an even more critical state. The sections will critically examine current waste management efforts and argue for concerted action to implement systematic solutions that can effectively tackle Jakarta’s mounting waste management challenges. By redirecting attention towards proactive strategies that address underlying issues and develop community engagement, the paper advocates for a transformative shift in current waste management paradigms