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 in an effort 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 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 waste, changes in consumer behavior, and positive impacts on the marine environment. Nevertheless, challenges such as the sustainability of community participation and infrastructure capacity building are still a concern. The study provides an in-depth look at community empowerment efforts in the context of Zero Waste and provides a basis for the further development of sustainability strategies at local and global levels