Indonesia’s hazardous waste (B3) generation pattern between 2021 and 2024 reveals a compelling narrative that parallels the country’s industrial activity. From 2021 to 2023, hazardous waste volumes climbed steadily from 68.6 million tons to 83.5 million tons, a 10.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). This spike aligned closely with the manufacturing sector’s expansion, which remains the primary contributor to B3 waste.
A Turning Point for Hazardous Waste Production
However, 2024 marked a dramatic departure. Hazardous waste plummeted to just 11.47 million tons, resulting in a negative CAGR of -0.3% when viewed over the full four-year period. This decline directly mirrored the slight contraction in Indonesia’s manufacturing GDP, which dipped by -0.2%. It highlights how intimately industrial output is tied to environmental byproducts.
These fluctuations offer a stark reminder of how economic shifts impact ecological footprints. As factories scale operations up or down, the waste they generate adjusts accordingly. For policymakers and environmental advocates, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Efforts to decouple industrial growth from waste generation are more crucial than ever.
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Moreover, the data emphasizes the need for responsive waste management infrastructure. Capacity planning must anticipate economic booms and busts, ensuring preparedness regardless of the trend.
Yusuf is a Business Analyst at Central Insight with a background in the FMCG sector. He brings valuable experience from projects focused on agriculture and lubricants, leveraging his skills in data collection, research, and analysis to inform strategic business decisions and deliver actionable insights. He combines strong problem-solving skills with effective collaboration, consistently achieving impactful project outcomes. He holds a Master’s and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agro-Industrial Technology from Universitas Brawijaya, with recognition for very satisfactory academic achievement, providing him with a solid technical foundation in the industry.
Yusuf is a Business Analyst at Central Insight with a background in the FMCG sector. He brings valuable experience from projects focused on agriculture and lubricants, leveraging his skills in data collection, research, and analysis to inform strategic business decisions and deliver actionable insights. He combines strong problem-solving skills with effective collaboration, consistently achieving impactful project outcomes. He holds a Master’s and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agro-Industrial Technology from Universitas Brawijaya, with recognition for very satisfactory academic achievement, providing him with a solid technical foundation in the industry.
