Students Build Villages (MMD) Group 822 conducted an Eco-Enzym Production and Outreach activity with the theme of scientifically garbage and waste processing in Winong Village, Gemarang District, Madiun Regency, Wednesday (27/7/2023).
A representative from the team, Dhicka Wahyu Nata said that this activity was motivated by a lack of education regarding garbage and waste management to village communities which could have dangerous impacts on the community and the surrounding environment.
“Therefore, managing waste properly and wisely can help reduce the negative impact it causes,” he said.
The increased activity of villagers along with the development of citizen mobilization is the reason for the increasing volume of waste in the village. In addition, the fact that around 80% of the total waste generated comes from organic waste has resulted in waste processing being one of the sectors that can be developed in Winong Village.
Waste treatment that can be applied includes eco-enzymes which are the result of fermenting organic kitchen waste such as fruit and vegetable waste, sugar, and water.
Even though eco-enzymes themselves have a manufacturing process that takes quite a long time, which is around three months, eco-enzymes have several benefits in the health sector, household cleaning, agriculture, plantations and animal husbandry.
During the demonstration process for making eco-enzymes made from brown sugar, Dhicka explained the steps.
Eco-Enzym can be used as liquid fertilizer and pesticide by mixing 15 ml with one liter of water, then sprinkling it on the ground.
“For pesticides, 30 ml of eco-enzym is mixed with water and sprayed on the plants,” said Dhicka.
Through this activity it is hoped that the residents of Winong Village, especially the Tumpak Asri Hamlet, can apply organic waste in their respective homes.
“Proper processing of waste can also have several benefits, such as increasing the village’s economic value or turning it into materials that do not harm the environment,” said Dhicka. (*/OKY/UB PR/ Trans. Iir).
