“Working in collaboration with our Indonesian partners, through a waste bank capacity building program, we are creating jobs and providing members of the local community with the skills and tools to recycle and reuse the waste in the long term,” added Demi Bartels, Business Development Manager at The Ocean Cleanup.
“The deployment also makes a significant contribution to the recovery of coastal and marine ecosystems as well as the diverse biodiversity that relies on the Cisadane River.”
Intan Nurul Hikmah, SE, Deputy Regent of Tangerang, Said: “The project has had a significant impact of the Cisadane River and supports our mission to preserve a sustainable environment and also contributes to the national strategy on Marine Debris Management.
“I hope that similar initiatives can be implemented in other areas such as the Dadap River, stressing the importance of preparing local communities with the necessary skills and ensuring continuous capacity building and infrastructure support to maximize impact.”
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