West Java Provincial Government Partners With Danone-AQUA to Install #BijakBerplastik Infiltration Wells Through the HANSIP-CA Program

The West Java Provincial Government and Danone-AQUA inaugurated their collaboration to install infiltration wells through the Hold and Save as Water Reserve (HANSIP-CA) program on Tuesday (30/11) at the former Employment, Education and Training Agency (BKPP) Bogor Office in West Java. The inauguration ceremony was also attended by West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil, representatives from the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB), and the head of the West Java Province Water Resources Agency.

West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil said, "I hope Danone-AQUA will continue to be a leader in saving the environment and in campaigning for #BijakBerplastic infiltration wells. This could provide a solution for potential flooding, as damage from rising water might be mitigated by the presence of infiltration wells."

This collaboration illustrates Danone-AQUA's commitment to protect water resources, bolstered by the implementation of a circular economy in Indonesia. The installation of the #BijakBerplastic infiltration wells in West Java is a measure to prevent water run-off and flooding, and function as a groundwater reserve. In addition, the construction of #BijakBerplastik infiltration wells utilizes otherwise useless plastic waste. Many types of plastic with low or no economic value, such as black plastic bags, multilayer plastic packaging, diapers, and aluminum foil are put to good use by processing them into something of value, and by bringing economic value to the surrounding community.

Danone Indonesia Director of Sustainable Development Karyanto Wibowo explained, “In line with the shared vision of maintaining sustainable water resources, we are committed to supporting the West Java Provincial Government’s installation of infiltration wells at several flood points. This commitment will be realized in several phases. During this initial stage, we will provide 20 #BijakBerplastik infiltration wells, an innovation by Danone Indonesia and the Bogor Agricultural Institute. Made from 150 kg of non-commercial plastic waste, these wells are capable of absorbing 16,000 liters of water. This innovative collaboration is expected to be one of many solution options and answer several challenges at once, namely the issue of non-recyclable plastic waste, accommodating groundwater reserves, and reducing flood risk.”

#BijakBerplastik infiltration wells have advantages over conventional infiltration wells. The knock down shape makes installation more practical and facilitates the mobilization process. Additionally, the construction is strong and durable. This well is able to absorb more water. The process of making this infiltration well has also been developed and tested for its physical strength and integrity. The microplastics and materials have been analyzed by a certified laboratory to verify that there will be no negative impact on the environment or the absorbed water.

Danone-AQUA has continued its commitment in Indonesia as a pioneer, in full support of the conversion of plastic packaging waste since 2018, through the #BijakBerplastik movement. These efforts are realized through three important commitments: collection of more plastic packaging than is produced, education of 100 million consumers, and development of plastic packaging innovations to achieve 100 percent packaging that can be recycled, reused or composted by 2025.

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