Astra’s Reduce Plastic Movement Generates Diesel Fuel Using Pyrolysis Machine

Astra’s Reduce Plastic Movement Generates Diesel Fuel Using Pyrolysis Machine

JAKARTA: Astra has developed pyrolysis machines that communities can use to create economic value from plastic waste in Indonesia. It is a downstream activity of the Semangat Kurangi Plastik movement (Reduce Plastic Movement).

Since its launching date two years ago on Astra’s 63rd anniversary, the movement has successfully reduced 517.6 tons of plastic waste: 169.8 tons by the Astra Group and the remaining 347.8 tons by 87 Astra Group’s foster waste banks across Indonesia.

“The Movement is now entering its second year. Astra continues the commitment to reduce plastic consumption and educate people about converting plastic waste into products with economic value. We hope this effort can contribute to the achievement of sustainable environmental development goals in Indonesia,” said Astra’s Chief of Corporate Affairs, Riza Deliansyah.

Waste Management Utilizing Pyrolysis Machine

One of the efforts made to reduce plastic waste is to process plastic waste through a pyrolysis machine to produce diesel fuel.

Pyrolysis is a decomposition process of organic compounds contained in plastic through a heating process with little or no oxygen involved.

Pyrolysis machines do not require a huge amount of power and large space to operate, making them possible to be used by local communities like the residents of Kampung Berseri Astra (KBA).

Astra has organized training on pyrolysis machine operation in 3 foster villages, namely KBA Pulau Pramuka, Pulau Harapan, and a village in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara. Currently, there are eight pyrolysis machines in operation.

The mentoring program has been implemented since September 2020. Astra assists the community, particularly KBAs, in using the pyrolysis machine to convert plastic waste into, for example, fuel for fishing boats needed by the residents.

To date, the three foster villages have been able to convert 2.6 tons of plastic waste into 1,190 liters of diesel oil, which can be sold for Rp6,000 – Rp6,500 per liter.

The utilization of pyrolysis machines to manage plastic waste as part of the Reduce Plastic Movement is in line with Astra’s mission to prosper with the nation and support Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals.

For further information, please contact:
Boy Kelana Soebroto
Head of Corporate Communications
PT Astra International Tbk
Ph.021-508-43-888

About Astra:

PT Astra International Tbk was established in 1957 in Jakarta as a general trading company under the name Astra International Inc. In 1990, for the purpose of the company’s initial public offering (IPO), the name of the company changed to PT Astra International Tbk, followed by listing its shares on the Indonesia Stock Exchange under the ticker code ASII.

Astra has developed its business by implementing a business model based on synergies and diversification within seven business divisions: 1) Automotive, 2) Financial Services, 3) Heavy Equipment, Mining, Construction & Energy, 4) Agribusiness, 5) Infrastructure and Logistics, 6) Information Technology and 7) Property.

Astra Group conducts business operations in all parts of Indonesia under the management of more than 240 companies, including subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, and was supported by more than 188,000 employees, as of December 2021.

As one of the largest national business groups in Indonesia today, Astra has built a strong reputation through offering a range of quality products and services, taking into account the implementation of good corporate and environmental governance. Astra always aspires to be the pride of the nation that participates in efforts to improve the welfare of the Indonesian people.

Astra's business activities strive to apply a balanced mix in the commercial aspects of business and non-business contributions through 9 foundations and a variety of sustainable social responsibility programmes, namely Astra Untuk Indonesia Sehat, Astra Untuk Indonesia Cerdas, Astra Untuk Indonesia Hijau and Astra Untuk Indonesia Kreatif.

Astra initiated the Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards programme, which has entered its eleventh year, and has given recognition awards to 493 young Indonesians, consisting of 81 national level recipients and 412 provincial level recipients in the fields of Health, Education, the Environment, Entrepreneurship and Technology, which are integrated with Astra’s wide range of community activities through 133 Kampung Berseri Astra and 930 Desa Sejahtera Astra initiatives in 34 provinces throughout Indonesia.

For further information, please visit www.astra.co.id & www.satu-indonesia.com, and follow Astra through Instagram (@satu_Indonesia), Youtube (SATU Indonesia), Facebook (Semangat Astra Terpadu) and Twitter (@satu_Indonesia).