Utilizing Plastic Waste to Support The Batik Industry through PLUSRI

As a commitment towards the waste management and circular economy, PT Chandra Asri Tbk, Introduced PLUSRI, an innovative renewable fuel made from the pyrolysis of plastic waste. PLUSRI pyrolysis oil has been utilized by various local industries as an alternative fuel replacing kerosene and diesel. From home-scale food processing SMEs, to batik artisans.

At the Gelaran Batik Nusantara 2025, Chandra Asri Group introduced Batik Krakatoa Cilegon, a local batik SMEs from Cilegon that has utilized PLUSRI in its production process. PLUSRI has been utilized by Batik Krakatoa as fuel for heating wax and dyeing, one of the most essential steps in batik production. This initiative demonstrates a real commitment to create a circular-economy-based waste management ecosystem while providing beneficial products for SMEs and the wider community.