19 August 2024
Syafrijal S.Kom
SERGAI, the Community Service Institute (LPPM) of the University of North Sumatra, in collaboration with the USU Mangrove Science and Technology Center (PUI) and the Head of Bagan Kuala Village, held an appropriate waste processing activity in the mangrove area of Bagan Kuala Village, Serdang Bedagai Regency, Saturday, July 13, 2024,
This activity was led by Ameilia Zuliyanti Siregar S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D, together with Prof. M. Basyuni, S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D, Prof. Dr. Delvian, S.P, M.P, Dr. Netti Herlina Siregar, S.KM, M.Kes, Dr. Arida Susilowati, S.Hut, M.Si, Dr. Ridwanti Batubara, S.Hut, MP, Dr. Nelly Anna, S.Hut, M.Si, and Dr. Masitah Tanjung, S.Si, M.Si.
This activity began with a ceremonial opening attended by the Head of Bagan Kuala Village, Mr. Safril, religious figures, Mr. Sofyan Majid and the local community.
Opened by the head of the community service, Mrs. Ameilia Zuliyanti Siregar, followed by a speech by the Head of PUI Mangrove USU, Prof. M. Basyuni, S.Hut, M.Si. Ph.D and a speech from the Head of Bagan Kuala Village, Mr. Safril.
After completion, the handover of waste management tools, T-nets for trapping waste, and tools for making handicrafts from various shells and snails was continued.
This activity aims to identify the dominant types of waste and the main sources of pollution in the mangrove area, as well as to develop a sustainable waste management model.
Bagan Kuala Village was chosen as the research location because this area has an important mangrove ecosystem but is vulnerable to waste pollution.
Plastic waste and other non-biodegradable materials are a serious threat to the sustainability of mangroves in this area.
According to Prof. Delvian, "To achieve this goal, the USU LPPM team conducted various activities such as initial surveys, training, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD).
The initial survey was conducted to identify problems related to waste in coastal and mangrove areas. Furthermore, the team inventoried the types and forms of waste based on categories, sources, and distribution patterns.
This data is used as a basis for developing appropriate and sustainable waste management strategies.
Furthermore, Mrs. Ameilia Zuliyanti Siregar conducted "Training and socialization to the local community are the main focus of this activity.
Deep Understanding
The team provides a deep understanding of the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness and effective waste management techniques. This training includes how to sort organic and inorganic waste, as well as the application of the 3R concept (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle).
This activity received a positive response from residents, especially from the PKK mothers' group, Remaja Peduli Pesisir, and Masyarakat Peduli Sampah Pesisir (MPSP) Serdang Bedagai.
The Head of Bagan Kuala Village, together with the Chairperson of PUI Mangrove USU, strongly supports this program. The peak event of the activity which took place on July 13, 2024, was attended by 20 residents who enthusiastically participated in the training and discussion on waste management.
Through this activity, it is hoped that collective awareness and active participation of the community will be created in maintaining environmental cleanliness and preserving the mangrove ecosystem.
In addition, this program is also expected to improve the welfare of local communities through empowerment and environmental education.
As part of the community empowerment efforts, the community service team also held eco-print training from mangrove leaves and making key chains from sea shells.
Eco Print Training
Eco print training teaches the technique of printing natural motifs from mangrove leaves on fabric, which can be used as products with economic value.
Meanwhile, the training on making key chains from sea shells provides additional skills to the community in utilizing abundant local resources.
With this training program, it is hoped that the community will not only understand the importance of proper waste management, but also gain new skills that can increase their income.
The community service team plans to continue to monitor and evaluate the results of this activity to ensure a sustainable positive impact on the Bagan Kuala Village community and its surroundings.
Source : https://www.waspada.id/sumut/lppm-pui-mangrove-usu-bentuk-desa-binaan-bagan-kuala-di-sergai/
