IPB University KKNT Innovation Students Encourage Domestic Waste Management Program in Warureja Subdistrict

IPB University students who are carrying out the Innovation Real-Thematic Work Lecture service program, have successfully integrated a program for villages in Warureja District, Tegal, Central Java. The program is entitled, ‘Realizing Green Warureja: Real Action from Home, Turn Waste into Profit’.

Dewi Sukma Inderawati, Coordinator of KKNT Innovation in Warureja Sub-district, revealed that some of the programs include a simple kale hydroponic system, composter, plastic packaging crafts, ecobrick paving blocks, biopori pots for family medicinal plants (Toga), and vertical gardens. Meanwhile, the proposed long-term program is maggot cultivation and waste banks.

“Theory is not enough, but action and collaboration are needed. Hopefully, our program can be a solution to the waste problem and can be implemented by the community in Warureja Sub-district,” Dewi explained.

Previously, the Warureja Sub-district Government, Tegal, Central Java had held a coordination meeting with the aim of improving environmental cleanliness and public awareness of the importance of domestic waste management. The activity took place at the Warureja Sub-district Hall, attended by representatives of each village’s family welfare empowerment (PKK) group. 

Warureja Sub-district Chief, Aji Wiratno, conveyed the importance of the community’s role in maintaining environmental cleanliness. “Waste is a major problem in Tegal Regency, especially Warureja Sub-district. This coordination meeting is designed to increase public awareness of the importance of domestic waste management,” he explained.

According to him, PKK groups, especially housewives, have an important role in sorting and processing waste from home. The role of the community, he said, is needed in dealing with this problem. (*/Lp/Rz) (IAAS/Ard)