JTUS, Vol. 01, No. 11 December 2023 919

JTUS, Vol. 01, No. 11 December 2023

E-ISSN: 2984-7435, P-ISSN: 2984-7427

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE 3R MOVEMENT AND THE

ESTABLISHMENT OF A WASTE BANK IN WIRITTASI VILLAGE

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of the 3R movement and the establishment of waste

banks to empower the community to create a Zero Waste Wirittasi Village that Cares for the

Marine Environment. By applying a participatory approach, villagers are actively involved in

program planning and implementation, raising their awareness of the importance of reducing,

reusing, and recycling waste. The method used in this study is the quantitative descriptive

method. The establishment of waste banks is at the core of this initiative, providing

infrastructure for more structured waste management and empowering communities to

manage waste efficiently. Implementation outcomes include a reduction in the amount of

INTRODUCTION

Community empowerment is a fundamental effort to improve the quality of life and welfare

of the community (H. Hamid, 2018; Laksono, 2018). Community empowerment can be interpreted

as an activity carried out to shape the quality and standard of life of the community through the

process of encouraging individuals to carry out and develop their lives by strengthening potential,

development, and independence (Irmawita, 2013; Putra, 2020; Wahyuni, 2018). Community is one

of the important aspects that have a role in development so empowerment is no longer a new

thing but is often echoed (Maryani & Nainggolan, 2019). One important aspect of community

empowerment is the Tridaya national program (Rosalina, 2012). Empowered communities are

problem of plastic waste, concrete steps are needed to create an environmentally conscious

society.

One of the most important things in waste management activities is public awareness

(Irwati et al., 2023). 3R Movement (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) has become one of the effective

solutions to reduce the amount of waste and minimize its impact on the environment. This

concept emphasizes the importance of reducing the use of single-use items, recycling materials,

and optimizing the use of natural resources. In addition, the establishment of waste banks is also

a strategic step in managing waste efficiently and sustainably.

Marine pollution is one of the direct impacts of this poor waste management. Plastic waste

that is thrown carelessly or untreated can reach rivers and eventually reach the sea. This not only

products also creates problems in the utilization of natural resources. The raw materials used to

manufacture products often come from vulnerable or scarce ecosystems, leading to a decline in

environmental quality and the sustainability of natural resources. In addition, the lack of public

awareness and understanding of the importance of environmental conservation is also a serious

problem. Without adequate understanding, it is difficult for society to change towards more

sustainable behavior. With these problems, Wirittasi Village faces a big challenge in creating a

sustainable environment and caring for the sea. Therefore, the implementation of the 3R

movement and the establishment of a waste bank in Wirittasi Village is not only a concrete step

to overcome this problem but also a much-needed effort to change the mindset and behavior of

the community as a whole to achieve the vision of Wirittasi Village that Zero Waste Cares for the

Wirittasi Village are invited to actively reduce the use of single-use plastics, develop creativity in

reusing items, and practice waste recycling. In addition, the establishment of waste banks will help

the community manage waste in a more structured manner. These waste banks can be centers for

collecting, sorting, and recycling waste, creating economic value from waste that was previously

considered a problem. In addition to economic benefits, the waste bank will also educate the

practices. Through the active participation of the community in this movement, Wirittasi Village is

expected to reduce its contribution to marine pollution, maintain the sustainability of natural

resources, and create a healthy and sustainable environment.

The implementation of the 3R movement and the establishment of a waste bank in Wirittasi

Village has a significant impact on various aspects of people's lives. One of the positive impacts is

the paradigm shift of society towards waste. With education conducted through waste banks,

people become more aware of the consequences of consumptive behavior and disposable culture

and are able to identify ways to reduce their environmental footprint. Local economic

empowerment is also one of the results of this step. With the waste bank, the community can

involve themselves in the process of collecting and managing waste, creating new jobs, and

METHODS

The analytical method used in this study is a qualitative approach with a descriptive-

analytical method. PPK Ormawa HMG FISIP ULM activities in Wirittasi Village focus on community-

based waste handling and management to realize a Zero Waste Maritime Village that Cares for

the Marine Environment. The population in this activity is the community of Wirritation Village

which amounts to 506 families with a sample of 20 fishing families. The method of implementing

the 3R movement and the establishment of a waste bank in Wirittasi Village is a series of holistic

and structured actions. First of all, a participatory approach is involved in the planning and

implementation of the program. Local communities are invited to actively participate in the

decision-making process, ensuring that proposed solutions are appropriate to their local needs

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Zero Waste Maritime Village Socialization

According to Murtani, 2019; Umasugi, (2021) Socialization is one of the media that affects a

person's personality by accommodating and informing the public about certain things that can

Ormawa HMG PPK Team to empower partner village communities related to waste management.

Zero waste is a method of conservation through production, consumption through recovery

and reuse of products, materials, and packaging without going through the combustion process

and not disposing of the remaining waste into water, soil, and air so that it can be a threat to

human health and the environment (Săplăcan & Márton, 2019). Zero waste is one strategy that

can be done in various places including companies, communities, industrial sectors, schools to

the home environment as a form of protection for the environment (S. Hamid et al., 2020).

Changing people's lifestyles to zero waste is sal; ah one effort that can be made to have a good

impact on the environment (Lestari & Munib, 2022). The establishment of Zero Waste Maritime

Village is one of the targets in empowerment activities by TIM PPK Ormawa HMG. Through the

Introduction to how to sort garbage

Environmental damage can be caused by various factors including the production of organic

and inorganic waste that has not been managed properly (Yuwana & Adlan, 2021). The

waste before disposal. At this stage, the community is directly introduced to selecting and sorting

their waste (Yuwana & Adlan, 2021). Through waste sorting activities, it will increase community

made the community more motivated to make different bins for organic and non-organic waste

and feel the increasing importance of carrying out routine service work to clean up the waste of

the environment around them.

3R Movement Education (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle)

Sustainable waste management is carried out through activities that seek to reduce waste,

reuse it, and recycle and manage it into energy sources known as reuses, reduce and recycle as

well as energy waste (Gusti et al., 2015). This changes the paradigm of waste management that

was previously collected, transported, and then disposed of into collected-sorted-processed and

satisfaction with the waste management system.

The results of the implementation of the delivery of 3R movement material in Wirittasi

Village have achieved significant positive changes in various aspects. Today the community has

been able to sort between organic waste and inorganic waste Through effective education and

active community participation in 3R practices, the consumption of single-use items has been

reduced, and the practice of recycling and reusing items has become more common.

Training is a form of non-formal education that aims to increase the special skills of the

community and as an effort to develop their potential (Dewi, 2020; Mustangin, 2018; Riyadi, 2020).

Waste management training through waste recycling practices is carried out to develop

community creativity and concern for the environment, especially in terms of inorganic waste

management such as plastic straws. The practice of making handicrafts was demonstrated to

several community groups by a team from the Tanah Bumbu Regency Environmental Office and

by the PPK Ormawa HMG team. The training activity aims to inform and increase public knowledge

about waste management (Mardhia & Wartiningsih, 2018). In its implementation, the facilitator

arranges from the community how to make handicrafts from used straws that can be used as

pencil holders, flower vases to frames.

and recycle their waste in addition, waste bank management that (Dhewanto et al., 2018; Selomo

et al., 2016). The community has a mandatory role in what is produced by their households while

the government and other institutions act as facilitators as well as motivators for those who have

managed their waste (Purwendah & Wahyono, 2022).

The process of collecting and sorting waste runs more efficiently, minimizing its negative

impact on the environment. In addition, waste banks have created new economic opportunities

through the sale of recycled materials, creating an additional source of income for the community.

In addition to the direct impact, the implementation of this program also creates a long-term

impact on the development of the local economy and sustainable tourism.

Marine Environment, becoming an inspiring example for local and global communities in

undergoing the journey towards sustainability and environmental preservation.

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