Shaping and maintaining anti-littering behavior of the community in Indonesia

Abstract

Littering behavior of the community is blamed as one of the causes of waste problems in Indonesia. Many efforts have been conducted, but unfortunately, the effects were sometimes not optimal or only successful temporarily. The current study was conducted using the literature review method to find a solution to this problem. The results indicate that to form anti-littering habits, it is necessary to increase knowledge, and correct perceptions about waste, establish communication, and collaboration of all stakeholders, set role models in action, law enforcement, environmental engineering, supervision, and provision of facilities. Meanwhile, to overcome the effects that are not yet optimal, collaboration and integration among all stakeholders and their policies need to be set. Combined problem solving, and quick responses are also needed. Besides that, to realize the sustainability of the program's positive effects, stakeholders are encouraged to carry out sustained advocacy as well.