Pendampingan Pengelolaan Sampah Organik melalui Program Komposter dan Penghijauan sebagai Media Edukasi Lingkungan di SDN 2 Durajaya

Abstract

Organic waste management remains an environmental challenge that requires educational and participatory-based solutions. Organic waste generated from school activities and surrounding environments has the potential to be reused through composting processes. However, limited knowledge and skills in waste management have caused organic waste to remain underutilized. This community service activity aimed to provide assistance in organic waste management through composting and greening programs as an environmental education effort at SD Negeri 2 Durajaya. The activity employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach through several stages, including problem identification, environmental education, composting practices, greening activities, and evaluation. The results showed an improvement in the understanding and participation of school members in sorting and processing organic waste. The simple composting program was successfully implemented as a medium for organic waste management, while the produced compost was utilized to support school greening activities. This activity also encouraged the development of an environmental awareness culture through the active involvement of teachers and students. The assistance program can serve as a sustainable school-based environmental education model.