Muhammad Akhyar, Vinaya Untoro

Efektivitas Pelatihan Kompos dan Pemberian Kit Komposter pada Warga Perumahan Batan Indah Tangerang Selatan

Introduction

Efektivitas pelatihan kompos dan pemberian kit komposter pada warga perumahan batan indah tangerang selatan. Pelatihan kompos & kit komposter efektif tingkatkan perilaku pro-lingkungan warga Batan Indah. Dorong pilah sampah & kurangi pemborosan, wujudkan lingkungan berkelanjutan.

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of training in home composting for residents in Batan Indah Tangerang housing estate. A total of 20 residents of the Batan Indah participated in the home composting training by BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency). Only 12 residents participated to fill the training effectiveness questionnaire. The results show that although there are still obstacles to composting, home composting effectively increases other pro-environmental behaviors (spill-over behavior). After the training, there is an increase in the intensity of sorting waste behavior and a reduction in wastefulness. Home composting is still seen as an effective strategy to create a sustainable environment at the household level.

Review

This study investigates the effectiveness of home composting training and the provision of composting kits to residents in the Batan Indah housing estate in Tangerang Selatan, with a particular focus on its impact on broader pro-environmental behaviors. The initiative, conducted by BRIN, engaged 20 residents, and the subsequent evaluation involved 12 participants. The paper presents a compelling finding that despite acknowledged obstacles to composting, the intervention successfully increased other pro-environmental actions, such as waste sorting and a reduction in wastefulness, termed "spill-over behavior." This suggests that home composting training can serve as an effective catalyst for fostering a more sustainable lifestyle at the household level, offering valuable insights into community-based environmental education strategies. While the identification of a significant "spill-over effect" is a notable strength and a valuable contribution to the literature on behavioral change, the abstract leaves some methodological details underexplored. The small sample size of 12 participants for the effectiveness questionnaire raises questions about the generalizability of the findings, and a more robust methodological description regarding how "effectiveness" and "spill-over behavior" were measured (e.g., specific metrics, statistical analyses performed) would strengthen the conclusions. Additionally, a deeper exploration of the "obstacles to composting" would be beneficial, as understanding these challenges is crucial for designing more effective future interventions. Elucidating the nature of these obstacles could provide actionable insights for practitioners aiming to implement similar programs. Overall, this paper provides an interesting preliminary exploration into the cascading benefits of targeted environmental interventions. The concept of home composting as a gateway to broader sustainable behaviors is promising and warrants further investigation. For future work, it would be highly beneficial to expand the sample size, detail the measurement instruments and analytical methods more thoroughly, and qualitatively or quantitatively analyze the identified composting barriers. Such advancements would significantly enhance the robustness and practical implications of the findings, further solidifying the role of home composting in creating sustainable communities.

Full Text

Comments

You need to be logged in to post a comment.