Smart packaging and recycling solutions as route toward circular economy in Indonesia

The future is circular – and Indonesia has taken game-changing steps to steer its manufacturing sector into more sustainable production. A World Bank report in 2023 ranked Indonesia as Southeast Asia’s manufacturing powerhouse with value of more than US$255 billion. With its huge population of 280 million, there is no doubt that Indonesia has become the leading market in the region for consumer products.

The launch of the Circular Economy Roadmap and National Action Plan (2025-2045) in 2024 by the Indonesian Government released guidelines where industry stakeholders are required to take an active role in the transition toward a circular economy. Both documents mark an important milestone in the country’s serious commitment to address climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution through the shift away from the traditional linear model. At the center of this development is the plastics manufacturing sector, which continues to  face many challenges. Yet Indonesia's plastics market is projected to grow by at least 5.1%  annually to reach US$8.1 billion by 2030.

The 2025 ASEAN Manufacturing Summit – Creating a Circular Economy for Plastics on November 5 in Jakarta, Indonesia focuses on key areas in the production of plastic products, among them, sustainable rigid and flexible packaging, plastic recycling technology, environment-friendly raw materials, automation and smart manufacturing solutions. This year, the Summit will take participants to a higher level of learning with information-packed presentations that will enable them to achieve enhanced efficiency and move forward in their goals to achieve a circular economy. This dynamic onsite conference offers unlimited business networking opportunities for all foreign and Indonesia-based participating companies to enable them to overcome market challenges.

This year, the Summit has the active participation of the most influential industry associations – the Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF), Indonesian Plastics Recyclers (IPF), Indonesia ISO Expert Association (IIEA), Indonesian Plastic Recycling Association (ADUPI) and Packaging Development Federation (PDF). Business Partners for this conference are  Boltzmann (Guangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd., which specializes in cutting-edge online thickness measurement solutions for industries such as manufacturing and quality control; and Tat Ming Technology Co., Ltd., a leading company in the injection molding industry offering customized solutions. The conference also has the special participation of Suryacipta, City of Industry.

Meet the Expert Speakers at the Summit

The 2025 ASEAN Manufacturing Summit features well-respected industry experts whose years of experience make them ideal source of valuable knowledge on manufacturing solutions and sustainability. Here are some of them:

Mr. Henky Wibawa, Executive Director of Indonesian Packaging Federation, will discuss “Scaling Bio-based Plastics in ASEAN: Localizing Innovation for Mass Adoption.” Mr. Wibawa is a sought-after speaker with expertise on packaging manufacturing and circular economy. He served as Vice President for Education of the World Packaging Organisation.

Mr. Jeffri Ricardo, Senior Manager of Public Affairs and Sustainability of Danone Indonesia, will present on the topic “AQUA Commitment for Advancing Sustainable Packaging for Circular Economy” which will discuss AQUA’s commitment to supporting a circular economy through sustainable packaging. As packaging plays a vital role in maintaining product quality and must be managed responsibly, AQUA adopts systematic approaches to reduce environmental impact and continuously innovates eco-friendly packaging solutions.  

Another expert on packaging is Ms. Deva Dharmapuspa, SC, QHSE, Material Innovation Business Unit Head of Dynapack Asia. She will present on the topic, “Three Green Circles,” where she will discuss the three crucial aspects of green living bio, recycling, and technology. These interconnected circles consistently generate both positive and negative impacts, and to alleviate pollution on Earth, Dynapack Asia introduces the new concept of packaging which connects bio, technology and recycle.    

Mr. Novian Amrah Putra, Chairman of Indonesia ISO Expert Association (IIEA), will discuss “How Packaging and Recycling Operations can Effectively Comply with ISO Standards” where he will provide useful insights on how packaging manufacturers and recyclers can hurdle the challenges to achieve relevant ISO certifications.

An interesting presentation by Mr. Mustaqim, Product Development Manager Asia of Holland Colours Indonesia, will focus on “New Breed of Additives and Their Role in the Production of Sustainable Materials for Circular Packaging,” which will highlight the role of advanced material solutions in the move toward a circular economy. Mr. Mustaqim joined Holland Colours in 2024 as Product Development Manager Asia and currently in charge of managing and leading the team responsible for development of new and innovative projects.

Mr. Teguh Maianto, Chairman & CEO of Packaging Development Federation (PDF) and Senior Business Manager of BOSTIK Indonesia will present on “Sustainable Solutions for the Flexible Packaging Industry.” An expert in product design and packaging manufacturing, Mr. Maianto will share how flexible packaging can be made more environment-friendly through the latest technologies available today.

Two expert speakers from ALBA will present on the topic, “Driving Circularity in ASEAN Manufacturing: From Global Vision to Local Pathways.” Mr. Daniel Loo, Sales Manager, ALBA Asia Plastic Trading Limited, is from Malaysia. He brings over 15 years of experience in the recycled plastics industry and held leadership roles in recycling alliances across Malaysia and broad international markets, specializing in sustainable supply chain development, producer responsibility frameworks, and circular economy solutions in the ASEAN region. Mr. Farhandra Ramdhani, Sales & Logistics Manager, PT ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling Indonesia, oversees commercial and logistics operations for a facility producing 3,000 tons of rPET monthly. With five years in Indonesia’s recycling sector and a background in business development and engineering, he has led projects in recycling and waste collection.

Mr. Abednego Purnomo, Vice President Sales for Marketing and Tenant Relations of PT. Suryacipta Swadaya, will share the importance of strategic location for packaging manufacturing and recycling operations. PT Suryacipta Swadaya specializes in industrial development.

More interesting presentations are expected and will be announced soon. For more information about the event, visit: https://event.industrysourcing.com/forum/20524