Climate change mitigation through strengthening of waste bank role and 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) application in urban area

Abstract

Waste problems and climate change that are not properly anticipated can result in flooding, a dirty environment, and poor public health. A good life will emerge when there is harmony with the environment. Still, some people have not realized the importance of harmony with nature and the environment in urban communities. Big cities in Indonesia are the biggest waste contributors. Various efforts have been made, such as optimizing the role of waste banks and strengthening the application of the 3R model (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Therefore, this study aims to examine the role of waste banks and 3R implementation in climate change. This study uses a descriptive method with in-depth interviews with waste bank managers and some people in Surakarta. The result shows that waste banks and 3R applications can be an alternative to addressing waste problems and mitigating climate change. Waste banks and implementing 3R play an important role in reducing waste and carbon gas emissions. As a result, it can reduce temperature extremes. Good waste management will also improve environmental quality and reduce the risk of flooding due to the smooth water flow without being clogged with garbage.