Pelatihan Eco-Compost: Pemanfaatan Limbah Feses Ternak Dan Puntung Rokok Sebagai Langkah Pengelolaan Lingkungan Berkelanjutan Di Desa Mekar Sari

Abstract

Household-scale livestock activities in rural areas often generate organic waste problems, including unpleasant odors and potential environmental pollution. This community service program through the Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) aims to educate residents of Mekar Sari Village on how to process organic waste, particularly cow and goat manure, into compost fertilizer (eco-compost), as well as utilize cigarette butts as botanical pesticides. This activity aligns with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 12 and 15. The methods used included oral education and direct demonstration practices with livestock-owning residents. By utilizing very limited operational funds, students were able to facilitate compost production through the use of bioactivators. Observations showed that the hands-on practical approach successfully helped residents understand the stages of compost production and botanical pesticide extraction. This activity provided the community with a basic understanding that waste, which was initially considered a problem, can be processed into useful products that support agricultural activities in the village.