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Pengelolaan Limbah Plastik Berbasis Ecobrik Untuk Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Dan Keberlanjutan Lingkungan Di Nagari Lawang, Kabupaten Agam Sumatera Barat
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Villagers in a small community in Indonesia learned to turn plastic trash into "ecobricks" — plastic bottles packed tightly with waste and used to build things like gate structures — as a hands-on way to keep plastic out of the environment for good. Since plastic can take up to 1,000 years to break down and often ends up polluting soil, water, and food sources, finding practical reuse methods like this helps reduce the buildup of waste that can contribute to pollution and health risks over time. The project also gave residents new skills and a small economic boost, showing that community-level action can support both a cleaner environment and public health.
Indonesia is the world's second-largest contributor to plastic waste, posing a significant environmental challenge due to the extremely slow decomposition of plastic materials, which can take up to 1,000 years. The accumulation of plastic waste has serious environmental consequences, including increased pollution and degradation of ecosystem quality. Therefore, raising public awareness of sustainable waste management has become increasingly important. One practical solution to this problem is the production of ecobricks, which are easy to manufacture using simple tools and readily available materials. This community engagement program aimed to enhance environmental awareness among residents of Nagari Lawang, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, by promoting ecobricks as an innovative approach to plastic waste management and encouraging environmentally responsible behavior to create a cleaner and healthier environment. In addition to reducing plastic waste, ecobricks provide economic opportunities by transforming waste into value-added products that can support community livelihoods. The program was implemented using educational lectures and hands-on demonstrations on converting plastic waste into ecobrick-based gate structures. This participatory approach enabled community members to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in plastic waste recycling. The results showed that participants developed a better understanding of the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness and public health through proper waste segregation. Furthermore, the community successfully acquired the skills to produce ecobrick products, particularly gate structures, for both household and communal use. Overall, the program contributed to improving environmental awareness, reducing plastic waste accumulation, and empowering the local community through sustainable waste management practices.
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