Abstract
Zero Waste is a goal that is ethical, economical, efficient and visionary, to guide people in changing their lifestyles and practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use. In coastal area of Banggai, economic activities in fisheries with zero waste approach is implemented also to increase the added value of fish. Fish processing activities into food products cannot be separated from the waste generated. Waste generated from fish processing is in the form of bone, head, and entrails of fish. The amount and intensity of waste that appears can be reduced by applying the concept of zero waste through optimizing the use of waste generated during the fish processing process. The application of the zero waste concept provides benefits and reduces waste handling activities. From processing activities, there was an increase in the added value of Rp. 34,079,315.00. If calculated as an increase in income for members, this activity increases income by Rp. 236,661.91 per member per month or 10.10% of the UMR of Banggai Regency (Rp.2,343,970,-), and the ability to prevent waste generation by 75.61 kg per year.
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