Project STOP has announced a strategic collaboration with Accenture to scale up the ongoing Project STOP Banyuwangi Hijau program in East Java, Indonesia. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the effort to develop and implement effective household waste management and recycling systems in Indonesia. 

With the introduction of the Project STOP Banyuwangi Hijau App, the project makes an important contribution to transforming waste management in Indonesia by digitizing processes, enhancing accountability and streamlining operations. The app has already reached nearly 30,000 households, with plans to expand to 377,000, and aims to improve customer registration, fee collection and route optimization in low-connectivity rural areas. 

The initiative is part of Project STOP’s broader mission to create comprehensive, economically sustainable waste management systems in Southeast Asia at scale. Project STOP was co-founded by Borealis and Systemiq in 2017, and since then has connected more than 450,000 people to a waste management system. 

Accenture is supporting this effort primarily through Accenture Song, Accenture’s tech-powered creative group. 

This collaboration reflects Accenture’s ongoing commitment to combining creativity, technology, and sustainability to tackle complex social and environmental challenges. Through this innovative work, both organizations aim to create a blueprint for future waste management programs across Indonesia and beyond. 

“At Accenture, we believe technology can be a powerful catalyst for solving the world’s most pressing challenges,” said Ronny Laudien, Experience Architect at Accenture Song. “By working closely with Project STOP and applying our expertise in digital innovation, we’re creating scalable, sustainable solutions that address both environmental concerns and improve the quality of life for communities. This project is a testament to the impact that can be achieved when technology, creativity, and purpose come together.” 

Beyond improving waste collection with the new App, Accenture and Project STOP will explore new ways to enhance transparency in the recycling process. 

“We are grateful to have Accenture as a partner in Project STOP Banyuwangi Hijau,” says Markus Horcher, Director Sustainability & Public Affairs at Borealis. “This collaboration is a great example of how working together across sectors fosters the development of innovative solutions that create sustainable and long-lasting impact.” 

Steven Sujoto, Program Director, Project STOP Banyuwangi Hijau at Systemiq, says, “As co-founders of Project STOP, we believe that addressing the root causes of plastic pollution requires bold partnerships and innovative solutions. Our collaboration with Accenture in Project STOP Banyuwangi Hijau is a powerful example of how technology and systems thinking can drive transformational change. With this app and Project STOP’s system enabler approach, we are creating a replicable model for sustainable waste management that not only protects the environment but also benefits communities across Indonesia.”