Recycled waste programs for sustainable island. Case study: Tidung Island

Abstract

The increase in tourist arrivals has an impact on increasing the amount of waste, the waste management becomes important for the implementation of sustainability on tourist islands. The implementation of recycled waste on Tidung Island due to the negative effects of waste on the environment has the significance of sustainable practises. The study was conducted through observation and interviews with residents. Environmental conservation initiatives contributed to sustainability and were also valuable as a maritime tourist destination. The waste management were comprehensive and coordinated response to the waste problems. Effective waste collection systems had built, encouraging sort waste at the source into recyclables, organic waste, and non-recyclables. Organic waste was handled on the island, while inorganic waste, after being sorted, was taken to final disposal. Recycling programs for waste management include waste treatment plants (WTPs) and bioconversion compost.