The main reason was probably because there were waste management problems in the participants’ countries and the participants wanted to learn how to solve that from Surabaya.

3. Why was Surabaya selected to be the conference venue?

Answer:

Surabaya was selected to be the conference venue because it has successful waste management.

4. How important was the conference for Indonesia?

Answer:

It was important because the conference can inspire other cities in Indonesia to learn how to manage their municipal waste from Surabaya.

5. Has Indonesia implemented the three Rs so far?

Answer:

At least Surabaya has implemented the three Rs so far.

6. What did Rismaharini believe to be the best municipal waste management?

Answer:

Rismaharini believed that the best way to solve the waste management problem was to involve household in recycling activities.

7. What made the mayor very convinced about her waste management?

There was a reduction in the volume of trash that ended up in the landills.