Indonesia’s new PVC rules are coming. Discover how EPR can drive higher collection and recycling rates, what producers must prepare for, and why international models offer a clear pathway forward.
Explore PVC’s lifecycle—from durability and performance to environmental impact. Learn what affects service life, and how better design and recycling can reduce waste and emissions in Indonesia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Explore how PVC is made—from ethylene and saltwater chlorine to VCM and durable resin for pipes, cables, and construction. See Indonesia’s role since 1976, plus additives and innovations improving quality, recycling, and sustainability
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) was first made 'unintentionally' in 1872 by German chemist Eugen Baumann. He exposed vinyl chloride gas sealed in a tube to sunlight and produced a white solid called PVC. PVC is known as “Vinyl” or “Polyvinyl Chloride” ....
The plastic problem in Indonesia is considered difficult to overcome if we only focus on downstream waste management.
