Sosialisasi Pemilihan Sampah dan Pemanfaatannya di Desa Palimbangan Sari, HSU

Abstract

This Community Service Program (KKN) was carried out with a focus on "Waste Management and Utilization" in the target location. The program was designed to address core problems: the high volume of unmanaged waste, low public awareness in waste sorting, and the untapped economic potential of waste. The objectives of this activity were to enhance public knowledge and capacity in applying the 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and to create a sustainable and value-added waste management model. Implementation methods included observation, socialization, participatory training, and direct mentoring. The main outcomes achieved were: (1) The establishment of resident awareness and commitment to sort organic and inorganic waste at the household level; (2) The training of community groups in techniques for making compost from organic waste and recycled crafts from inorganic waste; and (3) The initiation of a waste bank or a system for collecting waste with economic value. Program implementation also faced challenges, such as changing habits and limited infrastructure. Overall, this activity demonstrated that with the right approach, waste can be transformed from an environmental burden into a resource with ecological and economic value. Sustainable programs and institutional support are highly recommended to maintain the momentum that has been built