“One example is sachet waste. The products we consume often come in packaging that takes an extremely long time to decompose. When I think about the plastic wrappers from the snacks or instant noodles I had for the first time, they’re probably still out there, not fully broken down. Yet, even with that awareness, I still consume snacks and instant noodles today,” said Karin Aulia, Accounting and Tax Officer at CEST.
There is nothing inherently wrong with this statement—it reflects a reality shared by many people in Indonesia, and even globally. The use of single-use packaging has become normalized in this fossil fuel–dependent generation. However, not everyone is fully aware of the environmental consequences of such consumption.
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, CEST attended the Forum of Academics and Environmental Activists (FOKAL) ITB, held at the East Hall of Institut Teknologi Bandung. The event was an organized by the Environmental Engineering Alumni Association of ITB under the theme “Waste, Water, and Climate: Where Knowledge Meets Collective Action.” One of the main highlights was a session featuring Carissa Eukairin, who presented new approaches to tackling sachet waste—an issue that can no longer be ignored. Beyond that session, however, CEST members gained valuable insights throughout the day.
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