Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has proposed incorporating recycled plastic roof tiles into public housing upgrade budgets to increase efficiency and address environmental challenges.
- Budget Allocation: Recycled tiles are estimated to cost Rp4 million to Rp5 million of the Rp20 million (US$1,100) budget earmarked per low-income home.
- Health Initiative: The “gentengisasi” program aims to replace rust-prone zinc roofs to improve public health and aesthetics.
- Waste Capacity: The Banyumas processing site utilizes automated technology to handle up to 75 tonnes of waste daily.
The proposal followed a visit on Tuesday to an integrated waste processing site (TPST) in the Banyumas District of Central Java. President Prabowo described the recycled products as both reliable and affordable options for renovation budgets.
The Shift to Recycled Plastic Roof Tiles
The president introduced a new initiative termed “gentengisasi,” derived from the Indonesian word for clay roof tile, genteng. The program seeks to phase out the use of zinc roofing across the nation.
Prabowo stated that the move is necessary because rusty zinc roofing can cause health issues for inhabitants and is unsightly. He expressed confidence that integrating waste processing with housing renovations would tackle social and environmental issues simultaneously.
During his visit to the TPST in Wlahar Wetan Village, the head of state reviewed automated sorting technology capable of processing 75 tonnes of waste per day. These eco-friendly roof tiles have already been tested and deployed in public facilities throughout Banyumas.
Prabowo indicated that adopting such technology provides practical solutions to Indonesia’s waste challenges, with the ultimate goal of improving public health and quality of life nationwide.
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