ERIA’s
Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris, in collaboration with
Brunei Darussalam’s Department of Environment, Parks and
Recreation and the GIZ, explored Brunei's strategies to tackle plastic
pollution and the private sector's role in championing plastic circularity.

Titled
"Private Sector Initiatives to Reduce Marine Plastics: Brunei's Journey to
Plastic Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action," the event, organised
as part of Brunei Darussalam’s World Environment Day event series, brought
together professionals from the public and private sectors, along with civil
society, to explore innovative solutions and best practices in addressing
plastic pollution. Over 108 attendees from the ASEAN region and beyond took
part in the event, actively participating in the Q&amp;A session.

The
seminar began with the Director of the Regional Knowledge Centre, Mr Reo Kawamura emphasising the critical importance of
collaboration between governments, private companies, and academia to address
the global plastic pollution challenge and achieve peaceful coexistence with the natural environment. Ms Hajah Martinah Haji Tamit,
Director of Brunei Darussalam's Department of Environment, Parks and
Recreation, outlined the challenges of plastic waste management and reaffirmed
Brunei's commitment to tackling plastic pollution alongside other ASEAN member
states. She also highlighted Brunei's active involvement in United Nations
negotiations to develop a global treaty on plastic pollution. Mr Phong Giang,
Advisor for GIZ 3RproMar and AMUSE programmes in ASEAN, detailed GIZ's initiatives across
ASEAN countries, which include supporting government regulations, promoting
circular economy solutions, and engaging with the private sector on upcoming
global plastic treaties.

Mr
Michikazu Kojima, Senior Research Fellow on Environmental Issues at ERIA,
highlighted Asia's plastic pollution crisis and underscored the need for a life
cycle approach. He emphasised the private sector's role in developing
sustainable materials, designing reusable products, and improving waste
management systems. Mr Mims Sidi from Tebalik Plastik shared their goals to close the loop of plastics, by transforming plastic
waste into sustainable products, supporting a circular economy and aligning
with regional and global sustainability objectives. Ms Trish Lai of Kaimana
Brunei discussed the challenges of the refill business which
can contribute to reduction of packaging waste, for example, high
consumer spending abroad, a small local market, expensive shipping, lack of
manufacturing capacity, and the necessity of focusing on niche products with
anchor points. Ms Wendy Han from Precious Plastic Brunei highlighted
initiatives aimed at raising awareness and mobilising local communities against
plastic waste. She also showed how local communities can create a
plastic recycling facility on their own. Prof Scott Valentine provided insights into
how the lack of perceived value in plastic waste is a root cause and proposed
economic solutions like deposit schemes and plastic bag surcharges to
incentivise responsible plastic use and recycling. He also responded to a participant’s question as to
how to tackle the overwhelming plastic waste issue, by encouraging citizens to
support businesses like Tebalik Plastik, Kaimana, or Precious Plastic, and start contributing in a small way.

This seminar highlights the continuous involvement of
ERIA’s Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris in tackling the
intricate challenges linked to marine plastic debris. By encouraging
collaboration and advancing innovative approaches, the Centre remains dedicated
to assisting and showcasing companies and organisations actively addressing
marine debris issues

ERIA
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia)

ERIA is an international organization established
in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2008 by a formal agreement among Leaders of 16
countries in the East Asian region to conduct research activities and make
policy recommendations for further economic integration in the East Asia. 

Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation

The formation of the Department of Environment,
Parks and Recreation under the Ministry of Development took effect in 2002.
Currently, the department handles matters pertaining to Waste Management,
Environmental Conservation and Management, Management of Landscape and
Recreational Areas and also Environmental Cooperation at National, Bilateral
and International level.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH or GIZ is the main German Government development
agency with headquarter in Bonn and Eschborn and provides services in the field
of international development cooperation and international education work. The
main commissioning party is Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation
and Development (BMZ)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine
Environment and Coral Reefs (3RproMar) is a GIZ project (2020-2025) is an
ASEAN-German cooperation project implemented by GIZ in coordination with the
ASEAN Secretariat. 

ASEAN Municipal Solid Waste Management
Enhancement (AMUSE) is implemented by GIZ (2022 -2025), having its objective to
improve environmental quality in small and medium-sized cities in the ASEAN
region by optimising waste disposal and recycling. 

ERIA’s Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris, in collaboration with Brunei’s Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation and GIZ, Hosts Event Exploring Brunei's Plastic Pollution Strategies and the Private Sector's Role in Championing Plastic Circularity, organised as part of Brunei Darussalam’s World Environment Day event series. ERIA’s
Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris, in collaboration with
Brunei Darussalam’s Department of Environment, Parks and
Recreation and the GIZ, explored Brunei's strategies to tackle plastic
pollution and the private sector's role in championing plastic circularity.Titled
"Private Sector Initiatives to Reduce Marine Plastics: Brunei's Journey to
Plastic Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action," the event, organised
as part of Brunei Darussalam’s World Environment Day event series, brought
together professionals from the public and private sectors, along with civil
society, to explore innovative solutions and best practices in addressing
plastic pollution. Over 108 attendees from the ASEAN region and beyond took
part in the event, actively participating in the Q&amp;A session.The
seminar began with the Director of the Regional Knowledge Centre, Mr Reo Kawamura emphasising the critical importance of
collaboration between governments, private companies, and academia to address
the global plastic pollution challenge and achieve peaceful coexistence with the natural environment. Ms Hajah Martinah Haji Tamit,
Director of Brunei Darussalam's Department of Environment, Parks and
Recreation, outlined the challenges of plastic waste management and reaffirmed
Brunei's commitment to tackling plastic pollution alongside other ASEAN member
states. She also highlighted Brunei's active involvement in United Nations
negotiations to develop a global treaty on plastic pollution. Mr Phong Giang,
Advisor for GIZ 3RproMar and AMUSE programmes in ASEAN, detailed GIZ's initiatives across
ASEAN countries, which include supporting government regulations, promoting
circular economy solutions, and engaging with the private sector on upcoming
global plastic treaties.Mr
Michikazu Kojima, Senior Research Fellow on Environmental Issues at ERIA,
highlighted Asia's plastic pollution crisis and underscored the need for a life
cycle approach. He emphasised the private sector's role in developing
sustainable materials, designing reusable products, and improving waste
management systems. Mr Mims Sidi from Tebalik Plastik shared their goals to close the loop of plastics, by transforming plastic
waste into sustainable products, supporting a circular economy and aligning
with regional and global sustainability objectives. Ms Trish Lai of Kaimana
Brunei discussed the challenges of the refill business which
can contribute to reduction of packaging waste, for example, high
consumer spending abroad, a small local market, expensive shipping, lack of
manufacturing capacity, and the necessity of focusing on niche products with
anchor points. Ms Wendy Han from Precious Plastic Brunei highlighted
initiatives aimed at raising awareness and mobilising local communities against
plastic waste. She also showed how local communities can create a
plastic recycling facility on their own. Prof Scott Valentine provided insights into
how the lack of perceived value in plastic waste is a root cause and proposed
economic solutions like deposit schemes and plastic bag surcharges to
incentivise responsible plastic use and recycling. He also responded to a participant’s question as to
how to tackle the overwhelming plastic waste issue, by encouraging citizens to
support businesses like Tebalik Plastik, Kaimana, or Precious Plastic, and start contributing in a small way.This seminar highlights the continuous involvement of
ERIA’s Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris in tackling the
intricate challenges linked to marine plastic debris. By encouraging
collaboration and advancing innovative approaches, the Centre remains dedicated
to assisting and showcasing companies and organisations actively addressing
marine debris issuesList of AbbreviationsERIA
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia)ERIA is an international organization established
in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2008 by a formal agreement among Leaders of 16
countries in the East Asian region to conduct research activities and make
policy recommendations for further economic integration in the East Asia. Department of Environment, Parks and RecreationThe formation of the Department of Environment,
Parks and Recreation under the Ministry of Development took effect in 2002.
Currently, the department handles matters pertaining to Waste Management,
Environmental Conservation and Management, Management of Landscape and
Recreational Areas and also Environmental Cooperation at National, Bilateral
and International level.GIZ The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH or GIZ is the main German Government development
agency with headquarter in Bonn and Eschborn and provides services in the field
of international development cooperation and international education work. The
main commissioning party is Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation
and Development (BMZ)GIZ 3RproMar ProgrammeReduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine
Environment and Coral Reefs (3RproMar) is a GIZ project (2020-2025) is an
ASEAN-German cooperation project implemented by GIZ in coordination with the
ASEAN Secretariat. GIZ AMUSEASEAN Municipal Solid Waste Management
Enhancement (AMUSE) is implemented by GIZ (2022 -2025), having its objective to
improve environmental quality in small and medium-sized cities in the ASEAN
region by optimising waste disposal and recycling.

Think tank

Environment / SGDs / Recycling

Politics / Government / Local government

Green technology

Government offices / organizations

ERIA’s Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris, in collaboration with Brunei’s Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation and GIZ, Hosts Event Exploring Brunei's Plastic Pollution Strategies and the Private Sector's Role in Championing Plastic Circularity, organised as part of Brunei Darussalam’s World Environment Day event series.

Brunei's Strategies for Plastic Sustainability explored in a seminar organised as part of Brunei Darussalam’s World Environment Day event series

The Regional
Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris in collaboration with the Department
of Environment, Parks and Recreation of Brunei Darussalam, supported by the GIZ
3RproMar program, will host a webinar " Brunei's Journey to Plastic
Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action". This webinar is a
valuable opportunity to learn about Brunei's efforts to combat marine plastic
pollution and explore innovative solutions proposed from different stakeholders. Register now and be part of
the conversation!

Registration: bit.ly/PSPBrunei2024 &nbsp;&nbsp;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Discover innovative solutions from leading
Bruneian companies and civil society
members that promote a circular economy and reduce plastic waste. 

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Learn about government initiatives and research
findings on plastic waste management in Brunei.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ERIA’s role in promoting innovative
approaches undertaken by the private sector in the ASEAN+3 region.

Seminar
e-certificates are available for attendees.

Join our webinar on June 20th at 10AM: “Brunei's Journey to Plastic Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action”. Register now at: at bit.ly/PSPBrunei2024. The Regional
Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris in collaboration with the Department
of Environment, Parks and Recreation of Brunei Darussalam, supported by the GIZ
3RproMar program, will host a webinar " Brunei's Journey to Plastic
Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action". This webinar is a
valuable opportunity to learn about Brunei's efforts to combat marine plastic
pollution and explore innovative solutions proposed from different stakeholders. Register now and be part of
the conversation!Save the date!Date: June 20th , 2024Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30
PM (GMT+8)Platform: ZoomRegistration: bit.ly/PSPBrunei2024 &nbsp;&nbsp;What to
Expect:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Discover innovative solutions from leading
Bruneian companies and civil society
members that promote a circular economy and reduce plastic waste. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Learn about government initiatives and research
findings on plastic waste management in Brunei.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ERIA’s role in promoting innovative
approaches undertaken by the private sector in the ASEAN+3 region.Seminar
e-certificates are available for attendees.

Local companies

Join our webinar on June 20th at 10AM: “Brunei's Journey to Plastic Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action”. Register now at: at bit.ly/PSPBrunei2024.

Registration Open for Webinar on Private Sector Initiatives to Reduce Marine Plastics “Brunei's Journey to Plastic Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action”

Registration Open for Webinar on
Private Sector Initiatives to Reduce Marine Plastics “Brunei's Journey to
Plastic Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action”

The Regional Knowledge Centre for
Marine Plastic Debris in collaboration with the Department of Environment,
Parks and Recreation of Brunei Darussalam, supported by the GIZ 3RproMar
program, will host a webinar " Brunei's Journey to Plastic Sustainability:
Hands-on Initiatives in Action". This webinar is a valuable opportunity to
learn about Brunei's efforts to combat marine plastic pollution and explore
innovative solutions from the private sector. Register now and be part of the
conversation!

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM
(GMT+8)

Registration: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/bruneis-journey-to-plastic-sustainability-online-registration-tickets-922676920507">bit.ly/PSPBrunei2024</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Discover innovative solutions from leading
Bruneian companies that promote a circular economy and reduce plastic waste. 

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ERIA’s role in promoting innovative approaches
undertaken by the private sector in the ASEAN+3 region.

Registration Open for Webinar on Private Sector Initiatives to Reduce Marine Plastics “Brunei's Journey to Plastic Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action”. Click here for registration: bit.ly/PSPBrunei2024 Registration Open for Webinar on
Private Sector Initiatives to Reduce Marine Plastics “Brunei's Journey to
Plastic Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action”The Regional Knowledge Centre for
Marine Plastic Debris in collaboration with the Department of Environment,
Parks and Recreation of Brunei Darussalam, supported by the GIZ 3RproMar
program, will host a webinar " Brunei's Journey to Plastic Sustainability:
Hands-on Initiatives in Action". This webinar is a valuable opportunity to
learn about Brunei's efforts to combat marine plastic pollution and explore
innovative solutions from the private sector. Register now and be part of the
conversation!Save the date!Date: June 20th , 2024Time: 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM
(GMT+8)Platform: ZoomRegistration: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/bruneis-journey-to-plastic-sustainability-online-registration-tickets-922676920507">bit.ly/PSPBrunei2024</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;What to Expect:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Discover innovative solutions from leading
Bruneian companies that promote a circular economy and reduce plastic waste. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Learn about government initiatives and research
findings on plastic waste management in Brunei.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ERIA’s role in promoting innovative approaches
undertaken by the private sector in the ASEAN+3 region.

Event

Registration Open for Webinar on Private Sector Initiatives to Reduce Marine Plastics “Brunei's Journey to Plastic Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action”. Click here for registration: bit.ly/PSPBrunei2024  

Registration Open for Webinar on Private Sector Initiatives to Reduce Marine Plastics “Brunei's Journey to Plastic Sustainability: Hands-on Initiatives in Action"

This successful seminar is a testament of the ongoing stakeholder's engagement spearheaded by the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA in tackling the complex challenges associated with marine plastic debris.&nbsp;

A successful webinar hosted by ERIA’s Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris, supported by the National Environment Agency Singapore and the GIZ 3RproMar partnership program, shed light on Singapore's private sector strategies for promoting plastic circularity. This successful seminar is a testament of the ongoing collaboration between RKC-MPD and NEA, and private sectors in tackling the complex challenge of marine plastic debris. This successful seminar is a testament of the ongoing stakeholder's engagement spearheaded by the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA in tackling the complex challenges associated with marine plastic debris.&nbsp;

A successful webinar hosted by ERIA’s Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris, supported by the National Environment Agency Singapore and the GIZ 3RproMar partnership program, shed light on Singapore's private sector strategies for promoting plastic circularity. This successful seminar is a testament of the ongoing collaboration between RKC-MPD and NEA, and private sectors in tackling the complex challenge of marine plastic debris. 

Private Sector Strategies to Implement Plastic Circularity

ERIA’s Regional Knowledge Centre
for Marine Plastic Debris invites you to a webinar titled "Toward Plastic
Circularity: Good Practices from Singapore". Save the date:

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM (GMT+8)

The event will feature presentations from leading
Singaporean private companies pioneering in plastic circularity and waste
reduction:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Reo Kawamura, Director of ERIA's Regional
Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris 

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Santhosh Manivannan, Director, Policy
Division, National Environment Agency, Singapore 

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Michikazu Kojima, Senior Research Fellow at
ERIA

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Roy Andy Panjaitan, Economic Cooperation and
Private Sector Development Advisor at GIZ Indonesia

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Jeryl Yep, Co-Founder and Innovation Lead of
Semula Pte Ltd

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Jerid Soo, Assistant General Manager at
Pacific International Lines (PTE)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ms Huileng Tan, Executive Director at Zero Waste
SG

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ms Yee Shien Su, Partnerships Manager at Zero
Waste SG

E-certificate is
provided for all participants! Register now via bit.ly/8thPSP

Don't miss out on "Toward Plastic Circularity: Good Practices from Singapore" webinar. E-certificate is provided for all participants! Register now via bit.ly/8thPSPERIA’s Regional Knowledge Centre
for Marine Plastic Debris invites you to a webinar titled "Toward Plastic
Circularity: Good Practices from Singapore". Save the date:Date: April 18th, 2024Time: 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM (GMT+8)The event will feature presentations from leading
Singaporean private companies pioneering in plastic circularity and waste
reduction:Opening
Remarks:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Reo Kawamura, Director of ERIA's Regional
Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Santhosh Manivannan, Director, Policy
Division, National Environment Agency, Singapore Panelists:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Michikazu Kojima, Senior Research Fellow at
ERIA·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Roy Andy Panjaitan, Economic Cooperation and
Private Sector Development Advisor at GIZ Indonesia·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Jeryl Yep, Co-Founder and Innovation Lead of
Semula Pte Ltd·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mr Jerid Soo, Assistant General Manager at
Pacific International Lines (PTE)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ms Huileng Tan, Executive Director at Zero Waste
SG·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ms Yee Shien Su, Partnerships Manager at Zero
Waste SGE-certificate is
provided for all participants! Register now via bit.ly/8thPSP

Don't miss out on "Toward Plastic Circularity: Good Practices from Singapore" webinar. E-certificate is provided for all participants! Register now via bit.ly/8thPSP

ERIA Unveils Singapore's Innovative Strategies for Plastic Circularity at Upcoming Webinar

The Regional Knowledge Centre for
Marine Plastic Debris will unpack the Singapore’s strategy to promote resource
circularity, with a focus on plastics. Especially in the context of new laws
and regulations aiming to improve plastic circularity in Singapore, highlighted
in the application of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes for plastics,
the webinar will be an occasion to discuss the many ways private companies are
contributing to combatting plastic waste and marine plastic debris.

Webinar: "Toward Plastic
Circularity: Good Practices from Singapore.” 

Date and Time: April 18, 2024,
10:00 AM to 12:15 PM (GMT+8) 

- Singapore's strategy and
progress on marine plastic waste management. 

- The role of private companies
in combating plastic waste and marine pollution. 

- ERIA’s role in promoting
innovative approaches undertaken by the private sector in the ASEAN+3 region.

Join us to explore Singapore's innovative strategies, private sector contributions, and ERIA's role in combating plastic waste. Don't miss out on "Toward Plastic Circularity: Good Practices from Singapore".The Regional Knowledge Centre for
Marine Plastic Debris will unpack the Singapore’s strategy to promote resource
circularity, with a focus on plastics. Especially in the context of new laws
and regulations aiming to improve plastic circularity in Singapore, highlighted
in the application of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes for plastics,
the webinar will be an occasion to discuss the many ways private companies are
contributing to combatting plastic waste and marine plastic debris.Save the date!Webinar: "Toward Plastic
Circularity: Good Practices from Singapore.” Date and Time: April 18, 2024,
10:00 AM to 12:15 PM (GMT+8) Platform: ZoomRegistration: bit.ly/8thPSP What You Can Learn: - Singapore's strategy and
progress on marine plastic waste management. - The role of private companies
in combating plastic waste and marine pollution. - ERIA’s role in promoting
innovative approaches undertaken by the private sector in the ASEAN+3 region.

Join us to explore Singapore's innovative strategies, private sector contributions, and ERIA's role in combating plastic waste. Don't miss out on "Toward Plastic Circularity: Good Practices from Singapore".

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