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The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has developed WoodPlastic , a wood-based bioplastic material made entirely from natural sources without the use of synthetic polymers. This technology utilizes wood powder, bamboo, or rattan that reacts with fatty acids to produce a flexible, water-resistant, and recyclable material—without affecting food security. Its production process is simple and solvent-free, making it more efficient and environmentally friendly. WoodP

The National Researach and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is promoting waste management using Fast Pyrolysis technology as a solution to convert plastic waste into environmentally friendly alternative fuel. During the 2025 Research Results Dissemination event in Yogyakarta, BRIN’s Board Member Tri Mumpuni Wiyatno emphasized that waste management is not just about technology, but also about fostering public awareness and driving social reconstruction. She cited the successful exampl

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), through its Organization for Energy and Manufacturing Research (OREM), continues to promote the use of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology to convert wastem heat from industrial sectors, waste incinerators, and low-enthalpy geothermal sources into environmentally friendly electricity. In a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) titled Technology Co-Development , BRIN collaborated with the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education (LP

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), through its Research Center for Sustainable Industrial and Manufacturing Systems (PR SIMB), actively participated in the Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN) Indonesia Demo Day 2025 in Jakarta, in collaboration with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The event brought together researchers, industry players, and policymakers to strengthen synergies in sustainable plas

Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) held the “2025 Indo-Pacific Taiwan-Thailand Resilient Partnership Workshop” in Bangkok, marking the first overseas initiative of the Indo-Pacific Marine Debris Collaboration Platform. The event brought together government officials, academics, and NGOs from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand to share successful practices on marine debris recycling, scientific monitoring, and community mobilization. Taiwan showcased its creative reuse

On October 22, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment officially unveiled the draft of the “2050 Taiwan Circular Economy Roadmap,” with the final version expected as early as the end of 2026. The roadmap outlines three major goals compared to 2020 levels: doubling resource productivity, reducing per capita material consumption by 30% to about 6-7 tons per person annually, and increasing the circularity rate by 2.5 times. The Ministry estimates that the circular economy could

In 2025, Taiwan Cement Corporation (TCC) officially launched the DAKA Resource Recycling and Reuse Center (RRRC) at its Hualien Heping Plant, making it the first facility in Taiwan to use cement kiln gasification technology for processing municipal solid waste. The core component—the gasifier—operates at around 500ºC and coverts waste into combustible gases to be used as alternative fuel for cement kilns. This process not only prevents dioxin formation but also reduces coal c

Following the nationwide ban on using food waste to feed pigs, Taiwan still faces the challenge of properly handling approximately 500 tons of food waste daily, sparking public concern. Experts emphasize that the most fundamental solution is reducing food waste at the source. However, for unavoidable scarps like peels, bones, and vegetables leaves, individuals can turn to home composting or food waste processors. Home composting focuses on maintaining a proper carbon-to-nitro

On September 12, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) launched Taiwan’s first environmental protection day at a professional baseball game in collaboration with the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL), held at the Taipei Dome. Under the theme “Love Baseball for Sustainability,” MOENV Minister Peng Chi-Ming threw the ceremonial first pitch in an eco-friendly jersey and joined thousands of fans in celebrating the fusion of sports and sustainability. The event follo

On September 22, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) preannounced amendments to the Regulations Governing Water Pollution Control Measure Plans and Permit Application Reviews. The amendments aim to enhance permit management for enterprises and sewage systems involved in major violations of the Water Pollution Control Act, such as illegal discharge rerouting, insufficient treatment facilities, or failure to maintain operations. The validity period of permits will be shor