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Empowering Rural Communities Through Waste Bank Socialization for Sustainable Environmental Management

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This community service initiative aimed to increase environmental awareness among residents of Pelayang Raya Village, Indonesia, through a socialization program focused on the establishment of a community-based waste bank. The activity involved 60 participants, including village officials, women’s groups, youth organizations, and traditional leaders. The program introduced key concepts of waste management based on the 3R principles—reduce, reuse, and recycle—while also outlining the operational mechanisms for forming and managing a waste bank. As a result, participants reached a consensus to formally establish a waste bank and agreed to follow up with student-assisted implementation through the MBKM KKN-T program. The project succeeded in fostering collaboration between community stakeholders, raising awareness, and laying a foundation for sustainable waste governance. However, the initiative was limited by its one-time implementation, uneven community participation, and the absence of a formal legal framework. Future programs should include ongoing training, regulatory support, and strategies for waste valorization to maximize the impact. Overall, the activity demonstrated the potential of participatory, community-driven environmental initiatives to build sustainable local systems and support rural circular economy models.

Source: Jurnal Karya Abdi Masyarakat

DOI: 10.22437/jkam.v7i2.31915

Authors: Ivan Fauzani Raharja, Eko Nuriyatman, Rustian Mushawirya, Fauzi Syam, Akbar Kurnia Putra

Institution: Universitas Jambi

Language: English

Topic: Waste Management and Recycling

Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Sustainable cities and communities, Clean water and sanitation, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universitas Jambi