Improving 3R based Waste Management Literacy Capacity for Fishermen and Youth in Bonde Village

Abstract

Bonde Village in Pemboang District, Majene Regency, West Sulawesi Province, is a developing coastal area with a majority of the community working as fishermen. The local community and youth, however, lack awareness regarding the processing of organic and inorganic waste. This community service aimed to address this issue by providing education on the importance of cleanliness, waste sorting, and utilization of processed waste using the 3R method (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle). A social service activity was conducted with the community and local youth. The method used was education through stages of socialization, preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The activity resulted in increased community concern for cleanliness, better understanding of waste sorting, and knowledge of waste utilization, demonstrating a positive impact on maintaining the living environment quality.