The implementation of green industry standard batik industry to develop eco-friendly

Abstract

Since UNESCO has established batik as Indonesia's cultural heritage, batik has become increasingly recognized internationally. However, many parties are concerned about environmental problems due to the waste from the batik production process. Therefore, the batik industry must change its thinking about the concept of environmentally friendly industries by applying green industry principles. This paper will explain the application of green industry principles that can be fulfilled at every stage of the batik production process. The technical and management requirements are covered by the Green Industry Standard (GIS) for the batik industry which is stipulated by the Minister of Industry Regulation Number 39 of 2019. GIS includes the efficiency of input materials, namely raw and auxiliary materials as well as the selection of alternative materials that are more environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and minimize water consumption and pay attention to the principles of water conservation, good waste treatment, and limitation of air emissions due to the use of technology and low-carbon energy options. It is expected that with the application of green industry principles, the batik industry will not only experience an increase in the economic sector but become an environmentally industry.