
SEAPPI supported the development of a new policy recommendation paper, Strengthening Indonesia’s Waste Management Roadmap, published by the Southeast Asia Recycling Coalition. The paper outlines practical steps to reinforce Indonesia’s waste reduction framework and support the effective rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, and is intended to inform policymakers, industry, and waste management…

New Report Calls for Thailand to Break Repair Barriers, Tackle 450,000 Tons of E-Waste Annually, and Align with BCG Economic Goals February 19, 2025 – BANGKOK – A new report released today by the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute, in collaboration with the Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) and Rangsit University, reveals significant opportunities for Thailand to…

The Institute’s Policy White Paper, in collaboration with the Thailand Environmental Institute (TEI) and Rangsit University Faculty of Law, explores Right to Repair (R2R) in Thailand and sets out recommendations for creating a robust R2R policy environment in the country. The Paper also discusses the history of R2R movement and legislation around the world, highlighting…

With momentum in several markets in the region, will 2024 be the beginning of the end for Southeast Asia’s plastic waste problem?

Institute launches core policy programme to explore policy solutions to support the region’s journey towards greater sustainability and the emergence of a circular economy.