Karawang Residents Trained to Turn Household Waste into Economic Resource
Peruri has resumed its Peruri Asri programme (Sustainable Action for Indonesian Resilience), now in its second year. The programme is directed at improving community skills in managing household waste while encouraging economic opportunities through the circular economy concept.
The kick-off for the 2026 Peruri Asri Programme was held at Rumah BUMN Karawang, Telukjambe, Karawang, on Saturday (26/8). The activity was attended by 25 housewives who are members of the Peruri Waste Awareness Group (KSSP) and 15 housewives from the surrounding area.
The event was opened by Peruri Corporate Communication & TJSL Coordinator Yahdi Lil Ihsan. Also present were Technical Policy Reviewer for the Waste and Waste Management Cleanliness Division of the Karawang Environmental Agency Melinda Rose Diana and Head of Sukamanah Hamlet, Telukjambe Village, Helili.
Yahdi said Peruri Asri not only aims to raise public awareness about waste issues but also provides practical skills so that waste can be processed into products with functional and economic value.
“Peruri Asri is designed not merely to increase public awareness of waste issues, but also to equip residents with practical skills to process waste into products that have functional and economic value,” Yahdi said.
In its second year, participants received training in making recycled products from household waste. The training is expected to benefit the environment while opening opportunities for additional family income.
Yahdi explained that this year’s programme focus differs from the inaugural implementation. In the first year, Peruri Asri placed greater emphasis on basic education, such as household waste sorting and organic waste processing using the Takakura method.
“This year, the programme is directed at economic empowerment. Participants receive training to recycle waste into reusable goods as well as derivative products that have the potential to become a source of additional income for families,” he said.
According to Yahdi, this approach is part of implementing the circular economy concept by turning waste into a resource that regains value.
Peruri is also expanding the role of KSSP members by encouraging trained participants to become mentors for other residents outside the group. This step is expected to broaden knowledge and skills in independent waste management within the community.
To maintain the programme’s sustainability, Peruri is also providing facilities and infrastructure support to KSSP. Collaboration with communities, local government, and residents is also part of efforts to build a sustainable waste management ecosystem.
“Through Peruri Asri, the company hopes that household-level waste management does not stop at environmental cleanliness. This programme is also directed at strengthening community capacity so that it produces sustainable environmental, social, and economic benefits,” Yahdi said.