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Evaluating the economics of zero-waste retail: A case study on enhancing Indonesia’s economic diplomacy Ekananda, Bintang; Shenindita, Nadila Putri
Priviet Social Sciences Journal Vol. 6 No. 5 (2026): May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v6i5.1822

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This study evaluates the economics of the zero-waste retail market as a strategic instrument for Indonesia’s 21st-century economic diplomacy. Utilizing a qualitative case study of a pioneering waste-free refill and supermarket network, the research examines how the transition from linear to circular retail models serves as a bridge between domestic sustainability policy and international economic engagement. Through SWOT analysis and an assessment of closed-loop logistics, the article analyzes the internalization of environmental externalities and the resulting competitive advantages in carbon mitigation and energy efficiency. Beyond operational metrics, the study explores how the scalability of the zero-waste retail market generates reputational capital for Indonesia. This empirical validation is positioned as a source of bargaining power for Indonesian diplomats navigating the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, providing a credible domestic 'proof of concept' for reuse-based economies in the Global South. However, the study also addresses the economic fragility of the model, specifically the trade-offs in reverse logistics and the infrastructure requirements for high-functioning reuse systems. By balancing economic viability with strategic foreign policy aims, the research concludes that zero-waste retail infrastructure acts as a pivotal instrument for state-led ESG leadership in an increasingly fragmented global trade environment.
Navigating peace, conflict, and human security within the Switzerland-Slovakia sustainable energy framework under the 2060 Strategy Sutiono, Pribadi; Salsabila, Ghina Aulia; Shenindita, Nadila Putri; Pradana, Muhammad Andhika
Priviet Social Sciences Journal Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v6i4.1878

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. As the global community approaches the 2026 UN Summit of the Future, international structures governing resources and energy face a profound legitimacy crisis, requiring integrated systems to ensure human security. This study evaluates the alignment of Switzerland’s 2060 strategy with emerging global mandates for equitable governance, specifically examining the tension between Swiss diplomatic neutrality and the developmental imperatives of the UN’s pact for the future. Utilizing a comparative policy analysis framework, the research leverages OECD data, Swiss federal policy instruments, and the UN’s proposed governance breakthroughs to analyze the Swiss-Slovak Cooperation Programme as a primary case study. The analysis reveals a significant convergence gap between Switzerland’s rhetoric of inclusive transformation and its institutional application. In the Slovak context, Swiss support is frequently confined to technical niches such as vocational training and environmental protection while maintaining a detached stance toward broader economic convergence and regional energy equity.  Findings indicate that current Swiss bilateral policy operates in a state of fragmentation that negates the multiplier effects intended by the UN Rescue Plan. This paper provides a strategic roadmap for reforming bilateral frameworks, ensuring that energy and resource-based contributions catalyze long-term economic stability and peacebuilding rather than merely funding projects.