Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Pasar Minggu sub-district in South Jakarta is\ndeveloping a community-based circular or sustainable economy concept\nthrough waste management at the source, food security, and the\nutilisation of household waste to create added economic value.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a grand design for a circular economy in Pasar Minggu, where\neverything we do for nature can actually generate monetary value,\u201d said\nthe Head of Pasar Minggu Sub-district, Meilidation Paramanandana, when\nmet at the Pasar Minggu Sub-district Office, Jakarta, on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Meilita stated that this concept is realised through the development\nof waste banks, composters, kitchen waste containers (losida), food\ncultivation, and the collection of used cooking oil.<\/p>\n
According to her, these various innovations stem from ideas proposed\nby residents, which are then facilitated by the sub-district government\nalongside various stakeholders.<\/p>\n
She noted that there are currently 12 active waste banks across 10\ncommunity units (RW) that routinely weigh inorganic waste every month.\nIn June 2024, the volume of inorganic waste collected reached over 800\nkilograms in a single weighing session, and several RWs have already\nconducted two weighings per month.<\/p>\n
Additionally, several RWs are developing composters and compost\nshredding machines to process organic waste into fertiliser.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything we do for nature can actually generate monetary value,\u201d\nshe said.<\/p>\n
The Pasar Minggu sub-district is optimistic that this circular\neconomy concept can be applied across all RWs in the area as an effort\nto protect the environment while simultaneously increasing community\nwelfare.<\/p>\n
Through integrated management, residents are encouraged to sort waste\nat home into three types: organic, inorganic, and residual.<\/p>\n
Organic waste is processed into compost to support urban farming in\ncommunity parks (RPTRA) and local gardens. The results include vegetable\nharvests and the development of nutritional ponds used for interventions\nfor toddlers suspected of stunting.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, inorganic waste is channelled through waste banks for\nrecycling or sale, providing additional income for the community.\nResidual waste is transported to final processing facilities.<\/p>\n
The programme involves various community elements, including\nneighbourhood heads (RT and RW), PKK cadres, Posyandu (integrated\nhealthcare centres), PPSU (urban community service workers), FKDM\n(community disaster management forum), Dasawisma, and environmental\ncommunities, all collaborating on waste management and food security\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n
The implementation of this circular economy generates economic value\nfrom urban farming, waste banks, and used cooking oil management, with a\ntotal potential reaching approximately Rp231.2 million per year.<\/p>\n
Currently, the Pasar Minggu sub-district in South Jakarta is\npreparing for the Outstanding Sub-district Competition at the DKI\nJakarta Provincial level, which will take place in the coming days.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pasar-minggu-sub-district-develops-community-based-circular-economy-1782978992", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }