Nurhannifah Rizky Tampubolon, Yufitriana Amir, Dwi Ningtias, Afni Ramadhani, Dona Armelia Putri, Puja Permata Nur, Dedi Kristian Gulo, Camilla Devania, Tiara Asyifa Putri, Salma Mahiroh, Gustika Wulandari, Nisa Destiana, Rafiq Hidayah, Dismawati

TRANSFORMASI SAMPAH RUMAH TANGGA PRODUK PENGOLAHAN SAMPAH MENJADI ECOBRICK DAN KOMPOS

Introduction

Transformasi sampah rumah tangga produk pengolahan sampah menjadi ecobrick dan kompos. Pelajari transformasi sampah rumah tangga jadi ecobrick & kompos di Desa Bencah Lesung. Tingkatkan pengetahuan warga mengelola limbah demi lingkungan bersih & sehat.

Abstract

Household waste management remains a challenge in urban areas, including Bencah Lesung Village. The increasing volume of waste without proper management can negatively impact the environment and public health. A study found thatmost residents of RW 6 still burn waste as the primary method of reducing household waste volume. This activityaims to improve the knowledge and skills of RW 6 residents in processing organic waste into compost and inorganic waste into ecobricks as an environmentally friendly waste management alternative. The implementation method was carried out through education, demonstrations, and direct assistance to residents, with pre-test and post-test evaluations on 15 respondents. The results of the activity showed an increase in community understanding of sustainable waste management and the ability to make ecobricks and compost. The average pre-test score of 7.27 increased to 9.20 in thepost-test, with an increase in knowledge of 33.3% of the 15 respondents. Conclusion, this education, demonstration, and mentoring program was proven to be effective in improving the knowledge and skills of the RW 6 community in sustainable waste management through composting and ecobrick production as an effort to create a cleaner and healthier environment.This activity is expected to be a concrete step towards a clean, healthy, and efficient environment in RW 6, and has been proven to increase community knowledge and skills in sustainable waste management.

Review

This paper addresses a critical and pervasive issue of household waste management in urbanizing regions, specifically focusing on Bencah Lesung Village where waste burning is a common practice. The initiative to transform household waste into ecobricks and compost offers a timely and environmentally sound alternative to traditional disposal methods. The authors clearly articulate the problem, the negative impacts of current practices, and propose a practical, community-based solution. The stated objective of improving local residents' knowledge and skills in sustainable waste management is commendable and directly tackles a key barrier to effective waste reduction at the household level. The methodology employed, involving education, demonstrations, and direct assistance, is well-suited for a community engagement program aimed at behavioral change and skill development. The use of pre-test and post-test evaluations on 15 respondents provides a quantitative measure of the program's immediate impact on knowledge acquisition. The significant increase in average scores from 7.27 to 9.20, alongside a 33.3% improvement in knowledge among the sampled residents, strongly supports the program's effectiveness in achieving its educational objectives. While the sample size of 15 respondents is relatively small, it provides compelling evidence for the immediate efficacy within the target group. In conclusion, this intervention demonstrates a successful model for empowering communities to adopt sustainable waste management practices. The program's effectiveness in enhancing both knowledge and practical skills for producing compost and ecobricks is well-substantiated by the reported data. This represents a tangible step towards fostering a cleaner and healthier environment in RW 6 and potentially beyond. Future research could explore the long-term sustainability of these practices, the scaling potential to other communities, and the broader environmental and socio-economic impacts of such initiatives, further solidifying the invaluable contribution of this type of community-led transformation.

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