New coalition focuses on ‘reuse’ to tackle top polluter Indonesia’s plastic waste problem

JAKARTA — Thirteen organizations and businesses have launched the Indonesian Reuse Association, or AGUNI, a coalition dedicated to building a sustainable reuse system to curb the country’s worsening waste crisis. AGUNI serves as a collective hub for pioneering businesses offering reuse-based solutions for everyday needs, ranging from micro-enterprises to tech-based startups. Collectively, its members already operate more than 1,000 refill and reuse access points nationwide. The launch coincides with a global push toward a circular economy — an economic model where materials are kept in use for as long as possible — and growing consumer awareness of the need for more responsible lifestyles. A member of AGUNI, YAGI Natural, provides beauty products with returnable packaging, meaning customer