More than half of households in Indonesia still burn trash, driven by poor waste collection and safety concerns.
The smoke releases toxic particles and black carbon, harming health and heating the climate. Experts say cutting waste burning at the source could deliver fast air quality and climate gains — alongside better infrastructure and community action.
by Hans Nicholas Jong
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/02/pilot-projects-aim-to-break-indonesias-habit-of-burning-household-waste/