Introduction and Trials of Eco-enzyme as a Household Waste Management Solution at Dukuhdempok Village, Wuluhan District, Jember Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

The problem of household waste is currently one of the issues that is a serious problem for the government that requires handling. Jember Regency is an area that produces household waste (organic waste) which is quite high, especially in the Dukuhdempok Village area, Wuluhan District. To overcome this problem, it is necessary to have proper organic waste management, that way is to create an eco-enzyme innovation as the main solution. This study uses a community service method by taking action in the field and conducting introductions related to these innovations and the main targets are Dukuhdempok Village residents and women in high organizational positions in Dukuhdempok Village. Then the results obtained that eco-enzyme is a major solution in managing organic waste and eco-enzyme also brings many benefits as organic plant fertilizers and natural pesticides, disinfectants and cleaning fluids, and can be used as a substitute for bath soap, floor cleaners, and mouthwash.