Mega Kusuma Putri, Sugeng Utaya, Sumarmi Sumarmi, Syamsul Bachri
The Musi River in Palembang City plays an important role in meeting human needs, such as food, drink, and clean water. The high level of activity of the community around the river has led to an increase in macroplastic (MP) waste pollution. This study aims to (1) determine the condition of macroplastic waste pollution in the Musi River; (2) determine sustainable macroplastic waste management strategies; and (3) sustainable plastic waste reduction participation. The method uses a qualitative description of semi-structured interviews. Data collection used documentation and interviews. Data analysis used descriptive to describe the current condition and analysed using SWOT. The research results showed that the source of macroplastic waste pollution came from community activities such as domestic activities, industry, markets and tourism. The strategy for capturing macroplastic waste involved placing waste containment devices (trash booms and waste containment fences) in the streams of densely populated tributaries. To reduce the amount of macroplastic waste entering the environment, all parties, including the government, the community, and non-governmental organisations, must participate and work together. The implication of this research is that preventing macroplastic waste from entering the sea and effective management can reduce the threat to shrinking endemic river populations. ©2025 The authors.
Student Doctoral Geography Department, Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Geography Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas PGRI Palembang, Palembang, 30116, Indonesia; Geography Department, Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, 65145, Indonesia
