Application of Biopori Technology for Sustainable Management of Household Organic Waste

BIO Web of Conferences 137, 03013 (2024) ICBCD 2024 https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202413703013 Application of Biopori Technology for Sustainable Management of Household Organic Waste Lestari Rahayu1*,, Diah Rina Kamardiani1, and Arief Abdillah Nurusman2 1 Agribusiness Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia 55183 Biology Education Study Program Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Yogyakarta, Indonesia 2 Abstract Management of household organic waste is very important, especially in urban areas, because improper disposal causes the environment to become unhealthy. This research aims to determine the adoption and application of bio pore technology for sustainable organic waste management in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta. The method used is descriptive quantitative using survey techniques, participatory action research (PAR), and focus group discussions (FGD) to determine public perceptions and the effectiveness of technology. The analysis was carried out descriptively using indicators of relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability of biopori technology. The research results using the Wilcoxon-Rank test analysis showed a significant difference in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) scores before and after training. The public assesses waste processing using bio-Pori technology based on relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability very good. Biopori technology is compatible with previous technologies, easy to learn, accepted, applied, and successfully tested. The application of Biopori technology improves soil quality , reduces organic waste, and provides benefits to society both from an economic and technical perspective. The research results have implications for the acceptance and feasibility of bio-Pori technology as a sustainable solution for managing household organic waste of household 1 Introduction Consumerist culture tends to exploit natural resources, which also reduces the quality of the environment due to increasing solid waste (garbage), liquid, and gas [1][2] [3]. In Indonesia, the largest contributor to waste is household waste (62%), with the main component of household waste being food waste or organic waste (44%) [4]. Sleman Regency is a district with lots of tourism and universities, and so many immigrants live there, which produces a lot of waste, 304 tons per day. Regarding waste management, Sleman Regency issued Regulation 030 of 2022 concerning the Movement to Sort Waste from Home. If these regulations can be appropriately implemented, waste management will be done directly by reducing, reusing, and recycling. One organic waste source is household or household waste, the most significant contributor to environmental damage. Some examples of organic waste * Corresponding author: © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). BIO Web of Conferences 137, 03013 (2024) ICBCD 2024 https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202413703013 include food waste, Vegetables, fruit, and leaves. For this reason, organic waste needs to be handled by cutting off the flow of waste distribution to the landfill and managing organic waste at the household level [5]. Fig. 1. Composition of waste based on source in Indonesia. Urban areas such as Kocoran Hamlet and Karngwuni Hamlet, Catur Tunggal Village, Depok District, Sleman Regency face significant challenges in managing the increasing volume of household organic waste. Improper organic waste disposal causes environmental pollution and health risks and increases landfill problems. Traditional waste management systems require innovative and sustainable solutions to overcome waste problems. Biopori technology is appropriate to help overcome flooding by repairing water absorption capacity and converting organic waste into compost. Biopori can help reduce dryness and waste load in landfills. Biopore absorption holes not only as a water catchment but also as soil fertilizer, reducing the accumulation of rubbish that causes various health problems. Kamir R. Brata developed biopore technology in Indonesia. These biopore absorption holes absorb water into the soil, collect organic waste, and preserve soil fauna. The shape is a cylindrical hole on the ground surface with a diameter of only 10 centimetres and a depth of 1 meter. [6]. Previous research has shown that biopore technology effectively increases nutrient and water absorption [7] [8] [9]. Sustainable and innovative methods have been explored in response to the global challenge of managing organic waste to reduce environmental impact. Biopore technology, a relatively innovative, has received significant attention for its ability to manage organic waste and increase soil fertility effectively. Making biopore absorption holes in urban areas is very easy and only requires low costs. The method is to dig a small hole in the ground and fill it with organic waste. These holes are very effective in absorbing water and function to reduce the amount of organic waste thrown into landfills. By utilizing small holes and organic waste, urban areas that look dry will be transformed into environmentally friendly areas. Apart from that, organic waste stored in the hole can be used as a source for making compost which can be used to fertilize plants [10] [11]. Several studies highlight the effectiveness of Biopore technology in processing organic waste.. The application of Biopore technology in urban areas resulted in a reduction in waste volumes of up to 40% within six months, along with marked improvements in soil fertility indicators, such as increased water content. organic carbon and nitrogen [9] [12]. Biopori technology has great potential, but only some want to adopt and accept it. The community gained knowledge of biopore technology from counseling, printed media in the form of leaflets, and demonstrations of making biopore holes. Based on the information obtained, the public then perceives and begins to assess the innovation based on the nature 2 BIO Web of Conferences 137, 03013 (2024) ICBCD 2024 https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202413703013 of the innovation, the relative advantage of the innovation (relative advantage), the suitability of the innovation (compatibility), the complexity of the innovation (complexity), the ease of the innovation to try (triability) and the ease of seeing the results of the innovation. (observability). This research examines public knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of Biopori technology in sustainable organic waste management. Knowing the public's perception of biopore technology can also be used as an indication of technological components that must be improved if the technology is to be developed on a wider scale, according to the needs of the adopting community. 2. Methodology 2.1. Study Area and Parti (...truncated)