Utilization of Biobox (Biopori and Dropbox) to Increase Public Awareness of Inorganic Waste

Abstract

Problems such as flooding can be caused by the behavior of people who still litter, such as in rivers or streams. This can cause water to not flow smoothly and will cause water overflow to be hampered. The efforts of the Real Work Lecture (KKN) carried out by group 41 are to overcome these problems, one of which is by providing water absorption holes, namely Biopori and the establishment of a Waste Bank by making Dropboxes, which function to separate organic and inorganic waste. This research uses a qualitative description method with data collection techniques through observation, semi-structured interviews and documentation. The subjects of this research were 17 students who did KKN in one of the waste banks. The results showed that with the creation of Biopori infiltration holes and Dropbox inorganic waste containers, the RW 06 community was helped from the problems of overflow of water which is considered prone to flooding. In addition, in the waste bank program, the counseling that has been carried out has obtained good results, in the form of the participation of RW 05 residents who are starting to be aware of protecting the surrounding environment and the enthusiasm of residents to fill the Dropbox with their inorganic waste.