Angen Community in Serangan Processes Organic Waste into Eco-Enzyme
The Angen Community in Serangan Village, South Denpasar Subdistrict, Denpasar City, processes organic waste into a multifunctional liquid known as eco-enzyme. This initiative, supported by PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID), forms part of efforts to maintain coastal environmental cleanliness while supporting Denpasar City Government’s organic waste management programme.
Since late December 2025, the community has utilised fruit waste from food stalls and ceremonial facilities to produce eco-enzyme through fermentation. The liquid can be used as a natural cleaner, organic fertiliser, and water clarifier.
Angen Community mentor, I Wayan Patut, stated that the eco-enzyme production process takes about three months. The stages begin with collecting fruit waste, chopping it, and fermenting it using recycled gallon containers.
“We mix in ylang-ylang flowers and tuberose to ensure the fermentation process has a fragrant and fresh aroma, without leaving an impression of waste odour. Everything is purely using organic materials without adding chemicals,” said I Wayan Patut on Tuesday (31/3).
He added that the innovation not only reduces organic waste but also implements circular economy concepts. The pulp from eco-enzyme production is still utilised as compost material and natural fertiliser.
“The remaining pulp can accelerate the composting process and prevent flies. This pulp can also be directly sprinkled on plants as a solid natural fertiliser,” he said.
According to him, this initiative is expected to encourage public awareness in sorting waste starting from households.
“With this innovation, we hope to grow awareness starting from every household that gradually gets used to sorting and selecting their own waste, because not all waste is refuse; some can become resources,” he stated.
I Wayan Patut also mentioned that the activity runs through collaboration with Kura-Kura Bali, which has provided space and support, including in various events.
“We have had many collaborations; even our main market is at Kura-Kura Bali. From that initiative, we were given space and venues during certain events, including with the government,” he said.
Separately, the Head of BTID’s Department, Zefri Alfaruqy, appreciated the initiative and expressed support for the community’s activities.
“We are pleased to provide space and facilities for the Angen Community to continue innovating. Our focus is to ensure local communities have a place to develop, especially through activities that help maintain environmental cleanliness in Serangan like this,” he said.
Currently, the Angen Community’s workshop facility in the Kura-Kura Bali area has processed around 150 gallons of 15-litre capacity and one 100-litre drum. In the future, eco-enzyme production is targeted to reach 2 to 5 tonnes.
Through this initiative, the Angen Community hopes that organic waste processing can provide real contributions to environmental cleanliness and encourage the public to manage waste more productively.