Designing Fair and Circular Futures

Grounded in research and cross-sector collaboration, Simpai Institute develops sustainable and inclusive circular policy models.

About Simpai Institute

Simpai Institute is a socio-ecological think tank advancing fair and circular systems through evidence, collaboration, and community action.

Founded in 2025, it connects research, policy, and practice to turn data into daily impact.

Working across Cirebon and Bandung, Simpai builds partnerships with local governments, communities, and small enterprises to prototype solutions that balance economic, social, and environmental goals.

Community and institutional partners

Ongoing research and community waste management project

5+ years

Combined research and implementation experience of the founding team

Cirebon-Bandung

Initial operational base and interregional collaboration hub

Our Program

Grounded in research and cross-sector collaboration, Simpai Institute focuses on building fair, circular, and sustainable waste management systems. We map material flows, develop waste utilization innovations, and design policy models and partnerships that empower communities and local governments.

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Waste Management and Circular Economy

Developing fair and circular waste management systems through research, innovation, and community collaboration. This program focuses on mapping material flows, managing organic and inorganic waste, and developing circular economy models that create new value from discarded materials—from households to local enterprises.

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Cross-Sector Collaboration and Partnerships

Bridging research and implementation through partnerships with communities, governments, academia, and the private sector—ensuring that circular innovations are inclusive, evidence-based, and scalable.

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Education and Knowledge Dissemination

Raising public awareness and capacity through education, knowledge sharing, and evidence-based communication. This program includes the “Circular Talks” webinar series, environmental literacy initiatives in schools, and the development of visual content and open data platforms to expand public understanding of fair and circular systems.

Latest Publication

Access our latest research reports, working papers, and policy briefs.

Laporan Penelitian

2023

Implementasi Ekonomi Sirkular di Sektor Manufaktur Indonesia

Dr. Budi Santoso, Dr. Siti Nurhaliza

Studi komprehensif tentang penerapan prinsip ekonomi sirkular dalam industri manufaktur Indonesia dan dampaknya terhadap keberlanjutan.

Working Paper

2023

Potensi Energi Terbarukan untuk Mencapai Net Zero Emission

Prof. Ahmad Fauzi, Dr. Dewi Lestari

Analisis mendalam tentang potensi energi terbarukan di Indonesia dan strategi untuk mencapai target net zero emission.

Policy Brief

2023

Rekomendasi Kebijakan untuk Transisi ke Pertanian Organik

Dr. Rina Wijaya, Dr. Hendra Gunawan

Rekomendasi praktis bagi pemerintah dan stakeholder untuk mempercepat transisi ke pertanian organik di Indonesia.

Latest News & Event

Stay updated with the latest developments, insights, and stories from SIMPAI Institute

Peluncuran Program Sirkular Kota: Inovasi untuk Kota Berkelanjutan

🏙️Pembangunan Kota

15 Oktober 2023

Peluncuran Program Sirkular Kota: Inovasi untuk Kota Berkelanjutan

Simpai Institute meluncurkan program baru untuk mendukung kota-kota dalam mengimplementasikan prinsip ekonomi sirkular.

5 min read

⚡Energi Bersih

5 Oktober 2023

Workshop Energi Bersih: Kolaborasi untuk Masa Depan yang Hijau

Kami menggelar workshop bersama pemangku kepentingan untuk membahas percepatan transisi energi bersih di Indonesia.

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Studi Kasus: Sukses Implementasi Pertanian Organik di Jawa Barat

🌱Pertanian Berkelanjutan

28 September 2023

Studi Kasus: Sukses Implementasi Pertanian Organik di Jawa Barat

Dokumentasi keberhasilan program pertanian organik yang memberikan dampak signifikan bagi petani dan lingkungan.

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📰Kemitraan

15 September 2023

Kemitraan Strategis dengan Pemerintah Lokal untuk Pengelolaan Sampah

SIMPAI menjalin kemitraan dengan pemerintah daerah untuk meningkatkan sistem pengelolaan sampah yang berkelanjutan.

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📰Laporan

1 September 2023

Laporan Tahunan 2023: Dampak dan Pembelajaran

Kami menerbitkan laporan tahunan yang menunjukkan pencapaian, pembelajaran, dan rencana ke depan untuk tahun 2024.

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Webinar Series: Ekonomi Sirkular untuk UMKM

📰Edukasi

20 Agustus 2023

Webinar Series: Ekonomi Sirkular untuk UMKM

Seri webinar gratis untuk membantu UMKM memahami dan menerapkan prinsip ekonomi sirkular dalam bisnis mereka.

5 min read