Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises of Banana Processed Products Based on Economic, Social and Environmental Impacts

Abstract

Abstract This study aimed to study the sustainability of SMEs of banana processing products based on economic, social, and environmental impacts using the Triple Bottom Line concept. This study used a case study approach; the number of respondents was 160 from Mekarsari SMEs. The results show that all processed banana products are feasible because the R/C ratio value is more than 1. The added value produced by the four products is high because the added value ratio of the four products is above 40%. Business sustainability is assessed from the Triple Bottom Line aspect. The economic aspect has shown the sustainability of its business economically, as seen from the increase in sales. The social aspect of Mekarsari SMEs can create new jobs by empowering the community. The environmental aspect shows that Mekarsari SMEs can produce innovations by managing their product waste. The banana processing products in the Mekarsari SMEs are sustainable based on economic, social, and environmental aspects.