Refill Realities Country Profile – Indonesia

Indonesia blends a deep cultural history of informal refill with a growing wave of new-age circular startups. To unlock true mass-market scale, the ecosystem now requires binding regulations and formal safety standards.

Snapshot on refill in Indonesia:

• No binding legal or policy instruments that sets reuse targets or directly regulate businesses adopting refill solutions.
• Voluntary EPR scheme only.
• National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) present in country.
• More than ten refill enterprises.
• Brands show interest in scaling, but no real commitments yet.
• Wide range of products included in refill, from home care to personal care to food and beverages (including water).
• No formal deposit return scheme in place.

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