Heaptalk, Jakarta – In order to conserving the environment, establishing serenity, and improving air cleanliness in Jakarta while also supporting Green Economy implement by President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, Jakarta Government worked together with PT Trinseo Materials Indonesia – a global chemical provider, plastic manufacturer, latex binder and synthetic rubber – had initiated a tree planting in an open space area specifically at DAFICI Park, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, Wednesday (13/12).
“The trees planted not only work to provide oxygen, but also to absorb air pollution and improve air quality in general. Through this agenda, Trinseo is committed to create positive contributions for environment sustainability, suitable for company values that put sustainability as the core of their business activities,” explained Hanggara Sukandar, CEO of PT Trinseo Materials Indonesia when asked for greetings speech.
Adding Hanggara’s statement, Dony Wahyudi, Director of PT Trinseo Materials explained that 15 trees have been planted at Said Park. “Previously, we have done a tree plantation agenda in Merak specifically at our office, the total of the trees reached thousand sprouts,” Dony stated.
Hanggara also said, this agenda is a continuation from its previous activity in 2017. “And surely it involved the government, citizens, as well as students. Our goal is to become a solid foundation in terms of environmental conservation,” said Hanggara.
On the other hand, Herlina Merinda, Head of the Green Belt Division Parks and Urban Forest Service of DKI Jakarta welcomed this collaboration in a positive light. She perceived this action would be very helpful for increasing open space areas in Jakarta.
“With the right coordination and cooperation PLN as The Epicentrum for Energy Startups with the private sectors, this approach could reach its optimum in terms of expanding the green distribution area here in Jakarta,” Herlina stated.
Herlina also said, the Department of Parks and City Forests of DKI Jakarta (Distamhut) recorded that 65.819 trees have been planted in the period of October 2022 to July 2023. Tens of thousands of these trees consist of protective and productive trees.
Moreover, Jakarta Distamhut revealed that 4.172.361 ornamental plants have been planted in the same period.
Herlina added that 55.345 protective trees and productive trees, 203.973 ornamental plants and toga plants has been planted by five administrative city regions in the period April to July 2023.
2024 Producing Latex Binders
Through this opportunity, Hanggara also explained that in 2024, PT Trinseo will also be producing latex binders that are intended for electric motorbikes and cars.
“Currently, electric vehicles have increased in Indonesia because it reduces carbon emission and creates a cleaner environment. Precisely that’s the reason why PT Trinseo produces latex binders,” explained Hanggara.
Latex binder works as an insulator and will start producing in 2024 in Indonesia. However he hasn’t announced how much latex that will be produced.
“What is certain is that the latex for motorbikes has already been produced in China, while Germany is responsible for cars,” said Hanggara.
Regarding the budget of latex binder production, Hanggara stated he couldn’t mention the details. Regardless, it is assured that PT Trinseo has prepared 5 million USD for its production.
Translator: Prazna Alyfia Ghefira
