The Effectiveness of Plastic Bag Reduction Rules in Banyumas Supporting Net Zero Emissions from an Environmental Fiqh Perspective

Abstract

Banyumas Regency has successfully managed 82% of the 600 tons of waste produced per day, including 30% plastic waste. Plastic waste is one of the largest sources of carbon emissions that must be addressed immediately. This study examines the effectiveness of implementing plastic bag reduction regulations in Banyumas Regency from an environmental jurisprudence perspective to support the achievement of Net Zero Emissions (NZE) targets. Using a normative-empirical approach, this study examines regulatory documents, interviews with stakeholders, field observations, and thematic analysis. The research focuses on social, legal, and environmental aspects as determinants of regulatory success. The results show that the implementation of the Banyumas Regent Regulation is still hampered by cultural factors, low environmental awareness, and limited supervision. The study also highlights the role of environmental fiqh in providing a moral and ethical foundation that supports the principles of social justice and ecological responsibility. Efforts to strengthen education, provide environmentally friendly alternatives, and consistent supervision and law enforcement are key to the success of supporting NZE in a sustainable manner. This study contributes to the development of environmental policies based on fiqh values and supports sustainable social transformation in the context of climate change. The results of this study are expected to be an important reference for the development of environmental regulations at the regional and national levels.