Empowering Communities: UNY’s Initiative Transforms Waste Management in Kepatihan Village
Submitted by feb on Mon, 14/10/2024 - 11:38The Community Service (PkM) Team from Yogyakarta State University (UNY) conducted an evaluation and brainstorming session on the sustainability of waste management initiatives for the Dasawisma Women's Group in Kepatihan Village, Tamanmartani. This event was held on Sunday, June 30th, at Bale Kawruh in Kepatihan, Tamanmartani, Kalasan District, Sleman Regency, D.I. Yogyakarta. It marked the third of four planned activities by the PkM Team. The initial session took place on June 7, focusing on motivation and brainstorming around waste management, while the second session, on June 21, involved a benchmarking visit to the Berkah Alam Waste Bank in Ponggok, Klaten.
The PkM Team comprises Prof. Dr. Sri Handayani, M.Sc. (Lecturer at FMIPA), Arum Darmawati, M.M. (Lecturer at FEB), and Dr. Lismadiana (Lecturer at FIKK), supported by five students: Satrio Dwi Kuncoro and Helena Christia Deshediany from the Management Study Program, and Dayu Arinda, Muchammad Ikmal Abdillah, and Oktavia Pratiwi from the Chemistry Study Program. In her opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Sri Handayani, the Head of the PkM Team, expressed her gratitude for the participants' support and enthusiasm throughout the program. Alongside Dr. Gunawan, M.Hum, the Head of RW, they conducted an evaluation of previous activities and discussed plans for the program’s next steps.
During this event, information about the upcoming Waste Management Competition in Kepatihan Village was also shared. This competition, the final activity in the PkM series, will run from July 1 to July 21, 2024, with assessments scheduled for July 19 to 21, 2024. The jury will include Agus Hartono, S.S. from the Institute for Independent Study and Management (Lestari), Dr. Gunawan, M.Hum, and the UNY PkM Team. The evaluation criteria for the competition cover factors such as house/yard area, waste reduction efforts, availability of waste sorting facilities, presence of processing infrastructure, and the waste processing methods used.
Agus Hartono, S.S. led a Follow-up Plan session, dividing participants and students into two groups. Each group was tasked with presenting their plans for ongoing waste management activities and the establishment of a Waste Bank in Kepatihan. This included identifying necessary facilities, setting target timelines, and assigning responsibilities for each activity. The groups then presented their Follow-up Plans, ensuring that all participants shared a common understanding of the requirements for managing and preparing the Waste Bank.
The event concluded with a discussion and Q&A session, allowing participants to share their feedback and suggestions for enhancing the waste management program. It is hoped that this initiative will empower the residents of Kepatihan Village, Tamanmartani to take a more active role in waste management and environmental stewardship. (Ar/Is)