Leading up to Eid al-Adha, the surge in sacrificial animals has once\nagain raised concerns about waste that could pollute the environment if\nnot properly managed. IPB University expert Salundik stated that\nsacrificial animal waste requires proper handling due to its large\nvolume and widespread distribution.<\/p>\n
According to him, sacrificial waste falls into two main types: sales\narea waste and slaughter site waste. Sales area waste typically consists\nof animal manure and leftover green feed that accumulates as animals are\nheld before Eid al-Adha.<\/p>\n
\u2018Since livestock is gathered in large numbers around 20 days before\nEid al-Adha, the accumulation becomes massive,\u2019 Salundik said on Tuesday\n(26 May).<\/p>\n
He explained that 50 cows, each producing around 20 kilograms of\nmanure daily, could generate up to 20 tonnes of waste during the holding\nperiod.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, slaughter site waste poses higher risks as it includes\nblood, rumen contents, and digestive tracts, which could cause\ncontamination, especially in urban areas with limited land.<\/p>\n
\u2018Waste from slaughter sites requires special handling due to higher\ncontamination risks,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
Salundik urged the public to utilise organic waste from sales areas,\nsuch as faeces and feed remnants, to create value-added products.<\/p>\n
He noted that this waste can be processed into organic fertilisers\nlike compost or vermicompost.<\/p>\n
\u2018Faeces and feed remnants can be turned into organic fertilisers such\nas compost or vermicompost. This is a practical solution that also\noffers economic value,\u2019 he explained.<\/p>\n
However, he acknowledged that managing slaughter site waste remains\nchallenging due to uncertain livestock numbers, scattered slaughter\nlocations, and limited processing land.<\/p>\n
He stressed that sacrificial waste management needs to be more\nplanned and coordinated, particularly in urban areas. Besides reducing\nenvironmental pollution, utilising organic waste can support sustainable\ncircular economy practices. (H-4)<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/sacrificial-waste-can-be-converted-into-organic-fertiliser-1779899224", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }