concept   waste
culture   Indonesia
statement   In Indonesia, informal waste picking for recycling is widespread due to limited formal waste management infrastructure.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 construction waste management Indonesia Less formalized waste management practices with a greater reliance on informal recycling and waste picking 1
2 food waste Indonesia Food waste is minimized by using leftovers in creative dishes or by feeding them to animals. 1
3 garbage waste Indonesia Informal waste picking is a common practice, and garbage waste is often sorted through by individuals looking for recyclable materials to sell. 1
4 waste Indonesia Informal waste picking is a common means of livelihood, where individuals collect, sort, and sell recyclable items from the waste. 1
5 waste management Indonesia Informal waste picking and recycling by marginalized communities is a common practice. 1
6 waste pickers Indonesia Waste pickers often face economic hardships and lack social recognition, despite their environmental contributions. 1
7 waste separation Indonesia Waste separation is less prevalent, and informal waste pickers often collect and separate recyclable materials from mixed waste. 1
8 waste separation and recycling Indonesia Less commonly practiced due to limited infrastructure and awareness, with waste often being dumped or burned. 1
9 waste-to-energy Indonesia Viewed with skepticism due to potential environmental and health impacts from waste incineration. 1