Enhancing Environmental Awareness and Sustainability through Waste Bank and Coconut Tree Planting
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https://doi.org/10.55537/j-ibm.v5i2.1343Keywords:
waste bank, coconut trees, environmental awareness, sustainability, community empowermentAbstract
Malela Village, Gunung Maligas District, Simalungun Regency, faces environmental degradation due to residents’ habits of burning or indiscriminately disposing of waste. This community service program aimed to increase public awareness of environmental protection through the establishment of a Waste Bank and village greening activities. Using a descriptive qualitative method with a participatory approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed behavioral changes among residents, from burning waste in their yards to consistently disposing of it at an integrated waste facility. In addition, the tree-planting activity involving six coconut trees in the main village field received strong community support for its ecological and economic benefits. This program provided a practical solution to waste management issues, fostered environmental awareness, and strengthened community participation. The outcomes demonstrate that locally adapted, simple environmental interventions can promote sustainable environmental management and long-term socio-economic empowerment in rural areas.
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