PT Aneka Lestari Kimia

Reducing Plastic Bags from the Beginning

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Authors

ardhesa suhilman

ardhesa suhilman

Elan Hadi Kusuma

Elan Hadi Kusuma

insanuri puspita

insanuri puspita

Ronny Indria

Ronny Indria

School

IPMI International Business School

IPMI International Business School

Professor

Amelia Naim Indrajaya

Amelia Naim Indrajaya

Global Goals

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth 12. Responsible Consumption and Production 14. Life Below Water 15. Life on Land

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Summary

Everyone knows that behind its usefulness, plastic bags are a threat to the conservation of nature if not managed properly. Plastic bags are the largest contributors of plastic waste that causes damage to soil fertility and pollution in the ocean.

One solution is using ENVIPLAST to manufacture plastic bags. These bags are compostable and will not harm wildlife.

Innovation

Inter Aneka Lestari Kimia, PT is introducing ENVIPLAST as an innovative substitution for plastic. ENVIPLAST is not only practical, but also supports environmental conservation and national economic standing.

ENVIPLAST is a breakthrough product because it does not contain petroleum derivatives. It is comprised entirely from renewable resources including corn starch (or other natural starches), vegetable oil derivatives, and other natural resources. This makes ENVIPLAST environmentally friendly, safe for vegetative growth, and non-threatening to wildlife.

Reducing Plastic Bags from the Beginning

Inspiration

Herman Moelina, CEO of Inter Aneka Lestari Kimia, PT said in a newspaper article that ENVIPLAST is not only business oriented, yet they are also on an educational mission.

ENVIPLAST is an educational business with the goal of changing the culture of using traditional plastics into the use of environmentally friendly materials. ENVIPLAST presents not only a practical solution for the harmful effects caused by disposing of traditional plastic bags for the community, but also supports efforts to conserve nature and the bright prospects for strengthening the national economy.

Overall impact

ENVIPLAST so far has produced more than 300 tons of plastic bags made from cassava produced from plantations in Lampung.

ENVIPLAST, a biodegradable polymer, decomposes in nature with the help of micro-organisms and water. ENVIPLAST bags biodegrade into compost that is safe for the environment within a period of 3-6 months. This will increase the ability of soil to bind water, thereby increasing absorption and reducing water requirements for crops. In addition to microorganisms, ENVIPLAST also can be eaten by animals such as insects, snails, and other small animals, both on land and in water without causing harmful effects.

Business benefit

A “Go Green” lifestyle and environmental awareness are two factors that will help ENVIPLAST become a market leader in the plastic bag industry. The target markets are end users and business to business.

Some companies that use ENVIPLAST plastic bags are Pizza Hut, the restaurant Satoo in Shangri-La Jakarta, Bogor Laundry, and Golf Bandar Kemayoran. Pizza Hut has announced to the public that part of their Corporate Responsibility efforts is to use ENVIPLAST plastic bags. They hope it will be one signal that will show that their company is aware about environmental concerns with the hope that other companies will follow their lead.

Social and environmental benefit

The magnitude of benefits offered by ENVIPLAST bio-based polymer compound products are plain to see when compared to the many shortcomings of conventional plastic bags. Unlike ENVIPLAST bags that break down via naturally occurring processes, plastic bags can take hundreds of years to decompose in a landfill. This decomposition process does not contribute any meaningful contribution to the renewed cultivation of natural resources and instead endangers the well being of local wildlife that often mistake plastic for food. This problem is exacerbated for marine creatures in that used plastic bags often end up in the ocean. Of the 6.4 million tons of garbage that enters the sea on an annual basis, 15% is plastic waste (National Academy of Sciences) and it is suspected that these stray bags result in upwards of one million deaths among sea animals every year.

In addition to being broken down by macro and micro-organisms, ENVIPLAST pellets, film and bags dissolve when submerged in hot water and weaken when in water at room temperature. The company’s bio-based polymer compound products are edible by animals, as was proven by independent researchers at WIL Research Europe and supported by follow up tests performed in-house. Moreover, this non eco-toxic product can be recycled with paper products and will not form harmful micro-plastics when broken down.

Through these qualities, ENVIPLAST establishes itself as a leading source of eco-friendly products at a time when markets around the world are beginning to react to clear evidence of significant environmental damage brought about by single use polyethylene plastic bags.

Interview

Sri Megawati, National Sales & Marketing Executive

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Business information

PT Aneka Lestari Kimia

PT Aneka Lestari Kimia

Tangerang, Banten, ID
Business Website: http://www.enviplast.co.id
Year Founded: 1985
Number of Employees: 501 to 1000
Inter Aneka Lestari Kimia, PT was founded in 1985 to manufacture chemical products for building related purposes. In 1990 the masterbatch and polymer compound business division was established, to serve the growing plastic industry in the country. The biopolymer compound business unit along with its research and development division was established in 2006. In 2011 ENVIPLAST was introduced to the market as environmental friendly bio-based pellets and bags/film. Inter Aneka Lestari Kimia, PT has proven itself as market leader and trend-setter in the building chemicals and plastic industry. In addition to the achievement of ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 certifications; the company has received several prestigious awards which highlights company's commitment on quality management and innovation.