Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, is advocating a dual approach to address the nation’s waste management challenges. This strategy, described as “carrot and stick,” involves both incentives for regions successfully reducing waste and penalties for those failing to meet targets. The Minister highlighted the potential for economic benefits from effective waste processing, including the creation of renewable energy sources. He emphasized the importance of regional governments taking ownership of waste management initiatives and actively seeking solutions. Hasan also pointed to the success of several regions already implementing innovative waste-to-energy programs. The initiative aims to significantly reduce landfill waste and promote a circular economy within Indonesia. The government intends to provide support and guidance to regions struggling to implement effective waste management systems.