Smart Waste Village: Implementation of Organic and Inorganic Waste Management Technology Based on a Green Economy
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Poor waste management in Baet Village, Aceh Besar, continues to generate serious environmental and health risks due to the absence of integrated waste sorting, limited knowledge of appropriate technology, and weak economic utilization of recyclable materials. This community engagement project introduces Smart Waste Village, a grassroots innovation that combines simple organic and inorganic waste-processing technologies with a green economy approach. The program aimed to enhance community capacity in waste sorting, composting, plastic recycling, and environmentally friendly product branding. Activities included structured outreach, hands-on training in compost production and plastic shredding, and workshops on eco-friendly packaging and branding. Data were collected through observations and pre–post questionnaires and analyzed descriptively. Results show substantial improvements in community competence: over 85% of participants successfully practiced waste sorting and recycling, while 89% demonstrated strong understanding of branding principles for recycled products. Composting activities increased residents’ ability to process organic waste into soil-enhancing fertilizer, and plastic recycling created new economic value through the production of marketable plastic granules and craft materials. In conclusion, the Smart Waste Village model demonstrates an effective, scalable framework for strengthening rural waste management through community empowerment and low-cost technology. The initiative contributes to circular economy practices, supports local green entrepreneurship, and provides a replicable model for sustainable village development in Indonesia.
Language: English
Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $19
OpenAlex ID: W7221978641