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Pasuruan Regent Appreciates Danone-AQUA for its Contribution to Protecting the Environment
Integrated management of watersheds or watersheds continues to be developed in the Pasuruan Regency in order to maintain the sustainability and effectiveness of deep groundwater utilization, which has been a blessing for the Pasuruan Regency and the surrounding areas. During the opening of the workshop entitled, 'Integrated Management of Watersheds in Pasuruan Regency” by the Pasuruan Regency Watershed Management Coordination Forum, Pasuruan Regent Irsyad Yusuf, SE. MMA stated that Pasuruan Regency is blessed with the potential of abundant springs. In fact, one of the springs in Pasuruan Regency has become a national strategic project, namely the Umbulan SPAM. In addition, dozens of bottled water companies also operate in the Pasuruan Regency area by utilizing available water raw materials. “Behind this blessing there is also a challenge. The reduction in the amount of Umbulan SPAM water discharge needs to be monitored if you don't want to run out of water in future. Good watershed management is the key," he said in his opening remarks at the workshop, Thursday (10/2/2022).
Gus Irsyad, as the Regent is more commonly referred to, expressed his appreciation for the existence of the Pasuruan Regency Watershed Management Coordination Forum or FDP. Specifically, the same level of appreciation was conveyed to Danone-AQUA, which has been a partner of the Pasuruan Regency government in protecting the environment. It is hoped that Danone-AQUA can intensify its active role in integrated watershed management with FDP.
As one of the speakers, Karyanto Wibowo, Danone Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Director, stated that the watershed is a common facility, wherein all elements in it should participate to maintain its sustainability. "As part of the Rejoso watershed, our AQUA Keboncandi factory strives to be part of the solution by carrying out conservation programs, which includes planting 283,000 trees and constructing 250 units of infiltration wells in water catchment areas," explained Karyanto. He added that, “Collaboration is key, for that we are proud to be part of the Watershed Management Coordination Forum as well as to collaborate with local partners, involving the community and get directions from relevant government institutions including DLH, TNBTS and Perhutani. We thank and appreciate all those who have supported us, to work together to create a sustainable Rejoso watershed,” he added.
Danone-AQUA Together with its Partners, Join the 6th Annual Bali's Biggest Clean Up 2022
As part of efforts to raise public awareness about the importance of good waste management in Bali, Bali's Biggest Clean Up program was held once again on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The event was carried out once again after a two-year break brought about by the pandemic. The clean-up movement is part of the One Island-One Voice program led by Bye Bye Plastic Bags for the sixth time that is conducted across the island with the support of the community, environmental NGOs and the corporate sector that cares about the environment and all working cooperatively to help the island. The effort seeks to solve the plastic waste problem and helps ensure that the island continues to remain beautiful. This annual beach clean-up has, over the past 15 years, gathered over 65,000 people in 430 locations across Bali as well as prevented 155 tons of plastic from entering our oceans.
As a company committed to the environment, Danone-AQUA, which is known for efforts to promote a circular economy through the #BijakBerplastik movement, also joined the One Island-One Voice program by choosing Balangan beach as this year's location. Located in southern Bali, Balangan Beach is a beach that brings visitors back to 'Bali Tempo Dulu’ or the Bali in the old days, which is covered in clean white sand, with a relaxed atmosphere, beach huts, crystal clear water and presents beautiful high waves loved by surfers.
Through this event, Danone-AQUA supports a team of volunteers as part of a large and concerted effort carried out across the island. All waste collected at Balangan Beach after the clean-up event will be delivered to the Samtaku Jimbaran TPST, which is a “Zero Waste to Landfill” sorting facility formed in collaboration between PT Reciki Mantap Jaya, Danone-AQUA and other partners. Here, all waste is sorted, processed, and then sold as compost or as recycled plastic. Danone-AQUA Indonesia’s Director of Sustainable Development, Karyanto Wibowo, said that, "One of the most efficient ways to achieve the Indonesian Government's target of reducing plastic waste into the oceans by 70% by 2025 is to commit to a holistic circular economy approach, with efforts to increase plastic waste collection, consumer education and product packaging innovation. The circular economy concept is the best solution today to solve the problem of plastic waste throughout Indonesia and requires a comprehensive effort from all stakeholders”.