The stricter control is needed to prevent the abuse of radioactive waste such as those found in the vacant land area of Batan Indah Housing complex in South Tangerang, Banten, at the end of January 2020.

The leakages of medical waste to scavengers and recycling centers can occur at healthcare facilities, during the transportation and in waste management companies.

Pollution from illegally recycled batteries remains a serious threat to public health, especially children. Concrete steps to manage pollution must follow the supervision of processing used batteries, began last year.

Bioremediation will begin soon to recover the waters of Balikpapan Bay, as the area has become clearer following efforts to clean up the oil spill.

The region’s economic splendor, including in Muara Gembong at the downstream of Ciliwung River, was at its height in the 1990s.

Citarum River remains polluted from upstream at the Situ Cisanti reservoir, Bandung regency, West Java.

Mercury, or the chemical element hydrargirum (Hg), whether in liquid or gas form, is very dangerous to the human health.