Empowering the Green Economy with Innovative Biopori Solutions

^1,3 Faculty of Economics and Business, 55183 Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
² Faculty of Engineering, 55183 Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
⁴ Master of Economics, Post Graduate Program, 55183 Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: berlikamiel@umy.ac.id

Abstract

Consumption increases lead to an increase in waste output. Pollution must be avoided by recycling. Although household garbage has economic potential, its usage is hampered by a lack of information. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the community of Panggungharjo Bantul, Indonesia, with regard to their knowledge, utilization, and attitudes towards the current organic waste management system. Finding a relationship between respondent characteristics and organic waste management techniques is another goal of the study. Following a community service program, a questionnaire survey was employed in the study. An instrument that had been validated and self-administered was used to survey the thirty-two houses, after which the data would be examined. The results of this study indicate that following the training, there was a rise in public awareness and knowledge of organic waste management, and biopore technology. The households were willing to employ biopore technology and were aware of the current program for managing organic waste. The program’s capacity to handle organic waste from homes will help the green economy by creating compost and maybe boosting GDP. It seeks to advance sustainable development, raise community knowledge of the value of environmental sustainability, and offer immediate social and economic advantages.