Banana Stalks Research Articles

Enhancing mechanical properties of mortar with short and thin banana fibers: A sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers

The use of fiber in mortar/concrete is now common for enhancing the flexural and ductility properties of structures. However, the utilization of synthetic fibers contributes to the emission of harmful greenhouse gases. Replacing these synthetic fibers with natural fibers derived from waste plants is imperative for sustainable development. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of short and thin banana fibers in enhancing the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced mortar, specifically in terms of compressive, flexural, and splitting tensile strengths. The base mortar, with a water-cement ratio of 0.30 and a unit water content of 298 kg/m3, was employed. The banana fibers were manually extracted from banana stalks, dried in an oven, and then cut into 10 mm fibers. The fibers were not treated with alkali. The fiber content was varied at 0 %, 0.125 %, 0.25 %, 0.5 %, and 0.75 % by weight of cement. Initially, the fibers were mixed into the viscous mortar along with the first portion of water and a superplasticizer. Subsequently, workability was improved by incorporating the second portion of water. The optimal content of banana fiber was determined to be 0.25 %, which increased the 28-day compressive, flexural, and splitting tensile strengths by 18.7 %, 29.9 %, and 41.1 %, respectively, compared to the base mortar. These findings suggest that the short and thin banana fiber has the potential to serve as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers. However, it is essential to conduct a thorough assessment of durability properties before implementing it in actual structures.

Synthesis and characterization of novel banana-graphene nanofibrous membrane from viscous liquid for bandgap formation

Organic semiconductors with wide bandgaps have potential applications in organic light-emitting diode displays, organic photovoltaic devices, organic field-effect transistors and solar cells. However, organic semiconductors are not good conductors of electricity. This study synthesizes the banana-graphene nanofibrous membrane using an electric spin process to form a tunable bandgap to enhance conductivity. The chemical process was followed to prepare liquid viscous from banana stalks. Different percentages of graphene (1.2 wt.%, 2.4 wt.% and 3.6 wt.%) were used with the liquid viscous to form sizeable and tunable bandgaps in the composites and enhance the conductivity of the materials. The results showed 5.67 %, 24.5 %, and 27.8 % lower bandgap for 1.2 wt.%, 2.4 %, and 3.6 wt.% graphene-contained samples, respectively, as compared to the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) viscous fibre (3.35 eV). With the addition of graphene with PVA viscous fibre, the properties of electrospun nanofibrous graphene were changed from insulator to semiconductor. The band gap property was controlled by incorporating graphene with various percentages. The morphology of the surfaces showed that nanofibers are bonded with each other, and graphene nanoparticles are uniformly distributed. The results of this work can be considered to further progress in manufacturing nanocomposites for organic semiconductor applications.

Effect of Banana Bark and Cow's Blood Meal Compost on the Green Lettuce Plants (Lactuca sativa L.) Growth

Green lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is a vegetable crop that is in great demand by the public, but its production is relatively low so that it cannot meet the high market demand. One of the efforts to increase the production of green lettuce plants is by applying organic fertilizer. The purpose of this study was to determine the content of C, N, P, K elements, the effect of compost application for growth and optimal dosage. The research method used a complete randomized design (CRD) four treatments namely Control, A (dose of 60 g), B (dose of 120 g) and C (dose of 180 g) with 5 replications. Data from the study were analyzed using the Anova test, significant data continued with the DMRT 5% further test. Testing the effect with simple liner regression analysis. The results showed that compost gave a blackish brown color after 35 days and had no odor and obtained nutrient values of C (41,77%), N (6,92%), P (0,09%) and K (0,12%). The treatment of compost variations produced plant height of 26,80 cm, number of leaves of 10,60 leaf, plant wet weight of 22,40 gram, root weight of 0,57 gram, root length of 12,94 cm leaf area of 130,06 cm² with significant results, while chlorophyll A (0,19 mg/L) and total (0,616 mg/L) levels had insignificant results. The conclusion of the research is that the compost of banana stalks and cow blood meal contains C by 41,77%, Total N by 6,92%, Total P by 0,09% and Total K by 0,12%. Banana pith compost and cow blood flour had a significant effect on all parameters of green lettuce plant growth except leaf chlorophyll content at the most optimal dose was treatment A (dose of 60 g).

Performance of Balinese Pigs Feed Traditional and Fermented Feed in Sukanadi Farmer Women's Group

A study was conducted from April 30, 2023 to June 29, 2023 at the Sukanadi Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Pejarakan Village, Gerokgak Subdistrict, Buleleng Regency, which aimed to determine the performance of Balinese/local pigs treated with traditional feed and fermented feed. This study will test the treatment of feed without fermentation (traditional = T) with fermented feed (F). The feed ingredients used are 70% banana stalks, 20% lamtoro leaves and 10% complete feed (mixture of 25% rice bran, 50% corn flour and 25% concentrate). Each treatment used 5 Balinese/local pigs of weaning age ± 2 months with a weight range of 8-10 kg. The variables observed were initial body weight, body weight gain, ration consumption, final body weight, and ration conversion. Furthermore, the data obtained were analyzed by t-test (paired test) according to Steel and Torrie (1991). Based on the results of the study, it was found that female Balinese/local pigs given fermented feed showed better performance than those given traditional feed. Thus it can be concluded that fermented feed can be applied by the community because it is more effective and efficient with feed formulations consisting of 70% banana stems, 20% lamtoro leaves, and 10% complete feed

Attitudes and practices on induced abortion among Igembe Women in Meru County, Kenya

This study sought to investigate beliefs about induced abortion in the Igembe community, Meru County. Purposively sampled individuals provided data via case narratives, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. Transcripts were generated verbatim, and data was thematically analyzed in accordance with the objectives of the study. Inducing abortion was culturally acceptable and recognized in Igembe, particularly when an uncircumcised girl became pregnant or when an uncircumcised boy got a girl pregnant. Such abortions were obtained by men who had been specifically trained by elders for the purpose. Isolation of the pregnant girl/woman from family and peers, counselling in preparation for the abortion, cleansing of the girl and family after the procedure, use of herbs, rolling of banana stalks on the girl's/stomach, woman's and insertion of objects in the private parts were all practices used to induce abortion. According to the study, women were subjected to induced abortion in order to ensure adherence to social norms and reduce pre-marital sex. Women in Igembe continue to obtain abortions, and traditional approaches and legislation have been ineffective in eliminating the practice. Furthermore, religious beliefs, traditions, and socio-cultural norms continue to stigmatize and condemn abortion-seekers. Furthermore, the decision to have an abortion is motivated by both internal and external forces that are carefully considered by the concerned women.

Fast detection of banana bunches and stalks in the natural environment based on deep learning

With the widespread application of machine vision technology in agriculture, the intelligent management of banana orchards is urgent. Accurate detection of banana bunches and stalks is a precondition for orchard yield estimation and automatic harvesting. In a complex banana orchard environment, banana bunches and stalks are similar to the leaves in color, and banana stalks are similar to the petiole in texture, making the detection of banana bunches and stalks in banana orchards challenging. This study proposes an accurate and fast multiclass detection method for banana bunches and stalks. A regular RGB camera was used to collect images. The well-known YOLOv4 network was used to detect the banana bunches and stalks, and the input image resolution was discussed by training and comparison. The banana bunch and stalk detection model showed excellent reliability and generalization ability in different illumination and occlusion scenarios. The AP of the banana bunch and stalk detection was 99.55% and 87.82%, respectively, and the mAP of the detection model was 93.69%. The average execution time was 44.96 ms. The detection of small-sized banana bunches and stalks was discussed, and its significance in banana orchard applications was analyzed. The experimental results show that the fast real-time detection of banana bunches and stalks in the natural environment is helpful for the intelligent management of banana orchards.

Training on the utilization of banana pseudostems for manufacturing liquid organic fertilizer

Tanjung Durian Pasar Baru village, Bayang subdistrict, Pesisir Selatan district is one of the location for the Students Community Service - Community Empowerment Learning Ekasakti University in 2019. This location is an agricultural area, one of the commodities is the banana plant. The habits of the farmers during this time, banana stems have been cut down are left to rot in the banana groves (waste). Even though banana stem can be used, one of which is for liquid organic fertilizer. Therefore this community service aims to; (1) to increase the farmer's motivation to make liquid organic fertilizer from the fake banana stem, (2) to improve the farmer's knowledge and skills about liquid organic fertilizer from the fake banana stem, and (3) to encourage the farmers to use liquid organic fertilizer from the fake banana stem, to reduce the use of inorganic fertilizer. In order to achieve this objective, the method used is counselling, practice, monitoring and evaluation. The results achieved show that community service activities are going well, and the community is eager to participate in the training and has a high desire to continue making POC, as seen from the activities of making POC which are carried out again by farmers. Farmers' knowledge increased about the understanding, advantages, disadvantages, benefits of POC and dexterity in making and using POC from fake banana stalks above 70%. The community implements the use of POC on peppers and tomatoes, thereby minimizing the use of inorganic fertilizers. In addition, POC can be marketed, thereby increasing farmers' income.

Dried Corn Husk and Banana Stalk Usage Test Analysis as A Secondary Packaging Material for Solid Soap BeeKella

BeeKella soap is a natural solid soap made from propolis and trigona bee honey, produced by a group of bee livestock as part of an MSME business scheme. This soap is made without heating using a soft soap that is slightly soft/oily. The purpose of this study is to investigate the properties of some secondary packaging materials with a natural impression, such as dry corn husks, dried banana fronds, and paper boxes. The organoleptic test was conducted for three months on the packaging materials and soap conditions, as well as the packaging cost calculation. After one month of storage in a small portion of sample with the packaging material of corn husks and banana stalks. The result showed signs of organoleptic changes, whereas soap products did not show any changes until three months of testing. The average packaging time for dry corn husk material was 88 seconds per soap in the packaging cost test, and the average packaging time for banana stalks was 72 seconds. The use of dried banana stalks caused physical damage to the material during packaging due to its more flexible nature. less than using dry corn husks. A change in the color of the packaging materials is the most prevalent form of alteration that happens in the second month. In conclusion, corn husks and banana stalks are only appropriate for a one-month storage when used as packaging materials for BeeKella soap products. The test also demonstrates that utilizing these two packaging materials increases packaging time significantly.

Reducing Natrium Chloride Concentration by Using the Alkali from Banana Stems in Bracket Water

Objective: This study aims to reduce the concentration of sodium chloride using banana stem media with a thickness of 10 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm. Method: This type of research is quasi-experimental research by conducting trials of hard water management using banana stem media with variations in the thickness of the media, namely 10 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm by replicating 3 times. Sampling was carried out in rivers containing chloride levels in Makassar. The sampling method is using Grab Sample which is taken directly from a river flow which is classified as brackish water. The data analysis technique was carried out by using the ANOVA test. Result: The results obtained are banana stem media with a thickness of 10 cm can reduce levels of chloride (Cl) 2377, 69 mg/l, a thickness of 15 cm can reduce levels of chloride (Cl) 1772.27 mg/l, and a thickness of 20 cm can reduce levels of chloride (Cl) 1166.18 mg/l. Conclusion: The decrease in chloride levels in water is due to the presence of 4.60 grams of charcoal hydrate content in banana stems which functions to bind chloride levels in the water, besides that there is also a membrane in the banana stem in the form of cellulose which plays a role in binding chloride levels in water and also as an osmosing. Banana stalks can bind chloride levels.

Microwave Drying of Banana (Musa acuminata) Stalk Biomass before Conversion to Value-added Products

Banana stalk biomass can pose disposal, environmental and health challenges. Fortunately, this biomass can be converted to value-added products including biofuels, bioenergy, biosorbents, fibers and animal feeds. However, it is necessary to remove moisture from the fresh biomass by drying before storage and conversion processes. Conventional drying in open sun is slow and weather dependent, but higher heating rates and faster drying rates can be achieved in a microwave dryer. Hence, the microwave drying characteristic of banana stalk biomass was investigated. Banana stalks were sliced into 5 mm thick pieces and dried in a microwave oven at power levels of 400 – 1000 W, the stalk slices were weighed at interval until the mass remained constant. The effective moisture diffusivity, activation energy and energy required for drying were determined. The microwave drying data were also fitted to twelve thin layer drying mathematical models to describe the kinetics of the drying process. The drying time of banana stalk slices decreased with increasing microwave power. The drying occurred mainly in the falling rate period. The effective moisture diffusivities were 4.14 × 10-9 – 2.00 × 10-8 m2 s-1 at 400 – 1000 W. The activation energy was 122 W g-1 while the total and specific energies required for the microwave drying were 0.25 – 0.37 kWh and 34.8 – 51 kWh/kg, respectively. The Weibull model suitably described the microwave drying kinetics of banana stalk slices. The moisture present in fresh banana stalk waste biomass can be effectively and rapidly removed by microwave drying before conversion processes.

Cardboard formulation made from banana stalks and coconut coir using linear programming method

Malang Regency produced 690,136 tons banana in 2016. The banana production is in line with the waste (banana stalks). Banana stalks contain 83.3% cellulose and 2.97% lignin, of which can be used as raw material for paperboard making. However, the banana leaf paper has a low tensile strength of 7.45 N/mm2, so additional fibers to strengthen the paper is necessary, such as coconut coir which has a tensile strength of 46.67 N/mm2. This research aimed to formulate the material for paper making, such as the fiber source (banana fronds and coconut coir), filler (tapioca), and water to produce paperboard with minimal costs. The research was conducted using a linear programming method with LINDO software. The formulation of a sheet of cardboard produced was 34.79 g of dry banana stalks, 19.20 g of coconut coir, 6.00 g of tapioca, 136.08 g of NaOH, 2080 mL of distilled water, and 1000 mL of water with manufacturing cost of IDR 6,931.15. The paper characteristics has gramature of 323.8 g/m2, moisture content of 19.75%, water absorption test of 743.2 g/m2, tensile resistance of 1.4 kN/m, and stiffness of 5.7 mN.m.

ANALYSIS OF PREPARED ACOUSTIC BOARDS FROM NATURAL WASTE MATERIALS USING ACTRAN SOFTWARE AND ITS APPLICATION

The investigations focus on analyzing acoustic enclosures intended for noisy Chemical Engineering equipment made out of natural waste materials namely corn cobs, corn stovers and banana stalks using Actran Software with the parameters of study being the comparison between different dimensions of enclosure and material properties of different substances used. Upto 50 Hz frequency, there was no evident distinction in the Pressure-map between two dimensions of enclosures, while beyond 50 Hz, there was a difference with the larger enclosure encountering greater pressure intensities as well as greater ranges of pressure intensities. In the frequency range of 40 Hz - 75 Hz for the smaller enclosure and 30 Hz - 65 Hz for the larger, there was a significant effect of the changing material properties on the sound absorbing ability of the enclosure. When the two plots of enclosures for changing material properties were compared, some amount of instability in the graphs of the three materials was encountered at higher frequencies in the case of the larger enclosure. Upon analyzing the results, banana stalks showed better sound absorption potential followed by corn cobs and corn stovers at frequencies in the range 40 Hz - 70 Hz.

ANALYSIS OF PREPARED ACOUSTIC BOARDS FROM NATURAL WASTE MATERIALS USING ACTRAN SOFTWARE AND ITS APPLICATION

The investigations focus on analyzing acoustic enclosures intended for noisy Chemical Engineering equipment made out of natural waste materials namely corn cobs, corn stovers and banana stalks using Actran Software with the parameters of study being the comparison between different dimensions of enclosure and material properties of different substances used. Upto 50 Hz frequency, there was no evident distinction in the Pressure-map between two dimensions of enclosures, while beyond 50 Hz, there was a difference with the larger enclosure encountering greater pressure intensities as well as greater ranges of pressure intensities. In the frequency range of 40 Hz - 75 Hz for the smaller enclosure and 30 Hz - 65 Hz for the larger, there was a significant effect of the changing material properties on the sound absorbing ability of the enclosure. When the two plots of enclosures for changing material properties were compared, some amount of instability in the graphs of the three materials was encountered at higher frequencies in the case of the larger enclosure. Upon analyzing the results, banana stalks showed better sound absorption potential followed by corn cobs and corn stovers at frequencies in the range 40 Hz - 70 Hz.

ANALYSIS OF PREPARED ACOUSTIC BOARDS FROM NATURAL WASTE MATERIALS USING ACTRAN SOFTWARE AND ITS APPLICATION

The investigations focus on analyzing acoustic enclosures intended for noisy Chemical Engineering equipment made out of natural waste materials namely corn cobs, corn stovers and banana stalks using Actran Software with the parameters of study being the comparison between different dimensions of enclosure and material properties of different substances used. Upto 50 Hz frequency, there was no evident distinction in the Pressure-map between two dimensions of enclosures, while beyond 50 Hz, there was a difference with the larger enclosure encountering greater pressure intensities as well as greater ranges of pressure intensities. In the frequency range of 40 Hz - 75 Hz for the smaller enclosure and 30 Hz - 65 Hz for the larger, there was a significant effect of the changing material properties on the sound absorbing ability of the enclosure. When the two plots of enclosures for changing material properties were compared, some amount of instability in the graphs of the three materials was encountered at higher frequencies in the case of the larger enclosure. Upon analyzing the results, banana stalks showed better sound absorption potential followed by corn cobs and corn stovers at frequencies in the range 40 Hz - 70 Hz.

The influence of Bomet red rock powder on composite organic fertilizers prepared from Tithonia diversifolia leaves and Musa acuminata (banana) stalks

Common organic composite fertilizers lack several bio-chemical and physical traits desirable in other fertilizers. This study aimed at investigating the role of Bomet red rock, BRR powder in improving green composite fertilizers from Tithonia diversifolia leaves and Musa acuminata stalks. The composite fertilizer without BRR powder was prepared by mixing the crude extracts of the two plants before addition of BRR powder (10% wt.) The composite fertilizer with and without the powder were analyzed for physical–chemicals, functional groups, surface, morphology, particle size, crystallinity and chemical composition. BRR powder was proven to boost the fertilizers pH, conductivity and solubility in water while reducing its loss on ignition value. Carboxylic and amide groups were sequestered while imprinting silica and ferric groups onto the fertilizer surface. BRR agglomerated the composite fertilizer particles, in the process smoothening the edges while reducing the particle sizes. The structure of the fertilizers changed from monoclinic to hexagonal with the dominant potassium alumino-silicate phase being replaced by silica upon addition of BRR. BRR powder was therefore found to positively affect the green composite fertilizer and should thus be used in preparation of quality and durable green compound fertilizers.

Improved biosurfactant production from Aspergillus niger through chemical mutagenesis: characterization and RSM optimization

Biosurfactants are surface-active natural polymers produced within several microorganisms and are secreted outside the cellular environment. They are the focus of modern researches due to their eco-friendly nature and high production capability using low-cost agro-industrial wastes. In this research, we have evaluated Aspergillus niger (A. niger) for its biosurfactant production potential during solid state fermentation of banana stalks powder. The native strain of A. niger produced 2.3 g/L of biosurfactant with 49.74 cm2 oil displacement, 57% emulsification index and an emulsification activity of 1.024 (OD540). Sequential mutagenesis was induced in the native strain of A. niger by exposing the strain with different concentrations of ethidium bromide (EtBr), for different time periods. Significantly higher amount of biosurfactant (3.3 g/L) was obtained from the mutant strain A. niger M2 exposed to 50 µg/10 mL of EtBr for 60 min. The screening tests revealed the improvement in oil displacement (59.81 cm2), emulsification index (62.3%) and emulsification activity (OD540, 1.262) of biosurfactant. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of amine, amide, fatty acids and triglycerides functional groups. The maximum biosurfactant synthesizing mutant (A. niger M2) was further optimized using RSM under CCD. After optimization, the highest biosurfactant (5.50 g/L) was obtained at 35 °C temperature, 7 pH, 5.75 g substrate concentration and 168 h of overall incubation period. In conclusion, the cost-effective production of biosurfactant, along with novel structural and multifunctional characteristics, this study may be useful for different industrial and biotechnological applications.

Biogas Purification by Alkali-based Column Washing Extracted from Wood Ash and Banana Stalks

The production of biogas as an energy source from organic waste is a viable option for waste recovery and reduction of greenhouse gases. Before any use of biogas, however, hydrogen sulfide and carbon must be removed to preserve consumer health and the life of the equipment. In this work, we were talking about purifying the biogas by washing on a column with an alkali solution produced from wood ash and ash from the wood stalk. To do this, a functional analysis of the purification system was made. After characterization of the samples, the alkalis were extracted, which were subsequently characterized. The next step was to carry out biogas purification tests from the alkali crystals. The extraction yield of alkali is 7% for the ash of meat grillers and 12% with the ash of banana stalk. The biogas was washed with an alkali concentration of 0.1 g/ml. The optimal residence time offering the best washing is 23 min for CO2 and 32 min for H2S. This study found that the alkali on the banana boom is better. During the washing test, a CO2 absorption capacity of 4.52g/ml of the alkali solution and 20.45 ppm / ml of H2S was recorded. By making an extrapolation It follows that for these quantities of CO2 and H2S absorbed per milliliter, during a domestic installation, for a volume of alkali of 1000 ml, we will have a volume of CO2 of 2,53m3 and a biogas volume of 6.33 m3.

Pengenalan Teknik Vertikultur dengan Media Batang Pisang sebagai Alternatif Teknik Budidaya Tanaman

Problems faced by farmers is the lack of or reduced income their farm at the time of wetland swampy submerged in water for over 6 months due to climatic factors, lack of knowledge of farmers about alternative farming can be done in the yard to increase revenue during the waiting paddy can be cultivated, and lack of knowledge about the use of banana stems in the cultivation of plants. The purpose of this activity is to increase the skills farmers who are members of the Ingin Maju II Farmers Group Desa Pasar Senin dan Sukamaju IV Farmers Group Desa Kandang Halang, Amuntai Tengah District of North Hulu Sungai Utara Regency. This public service using direct extension methods that combine lecture and demonstration plots. While the result is the knowledge and skills of farmers to grow with the establishment of 10 demplot verticulture each farmer group.Keywords: Vertikultur, banana stalks, yard, farmer groups.

PERFIL LIPÍDICO E GLICÊMICO DE RATOS SUBMETIDOS A DIETAS COM FIBRA DA CASCA E TALO DE BANANA

Objetivo: O estudo teve por objetivo avaliar os efeitos da ingestão de dietas contendo a fibra presente na casca e talo da banana, no perfil glicêmico e lipídico de ratos da linhagem Wistar. Metodologia: Estudou-se, durante 65 dias, a influência de dietas contendo fibras provenientes da casca (GFC), talo da banana (GFT) e ambas as fibras (GFCT), em relação à dieta controle (GA), no perfil glicêmico e lipídico de 24 ratos machos da linhagem Wistar, com peso médio inicial de 54,06g, distribuídos de forma equitativa em quatro grupos. O grupo controle (GA) recebeu dieta AIN acrescida de 1% de colesterol cristalino e 0,1% de ácido cólico, e as dietas experimentais foram semelhantes ao grupo controle, com substituição da fonte de fibra. Resultados: Nos grupos de tratamento (GFC, GFT e GFCT), houve aumento dos níveis glicêmicos, de triglicerídeos e redução do colesterol total e LDL-C séricos, em relação ao grupo controle (GA). Os níveis de VLDL-C mostraram-se reduzidos apenas para o grupo contendo fibras provenientes da casca. Conclusões: A inserção de fibra na dieta, proveniente da casca e talo da banana, bem como da mistura de ambos, mostrou efetividade de uso sobre o perfil lipídico e capacidade de manutenção dos níveis de glicemia dos ratos alimentados com dietas contendo fibra oriunda da casca e do talo.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.29559 DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.29559

SEPAK TERJANG ADE MOELYANA DALAM MERINTIS SENI LUKIS DARI LIMBAH PELEPAH PISANG DI CIMAHI TAHUN 1969-2010

This study aims to explain the Ade Moelyana struggle’s in developing the art painting of wasted banana stalks in Cimahi from 1969 to 2010. The main issue discussed was “How was the Developments Art Painting of Wasted Banana Stalks in Cimahi from 1969-2010?”. The method used is the historical method through four phases of heuristics, criticism, interpretation and historiography. Based on the research results, the art painting of wasted banana stalks has existed since 1969. It is Ade Moelyana, a painter who introduced art painting of wasted banana stalks in Cimahi. In its development, this painting has been through the ups and downs, in early 1969, this painting was not accepted by most people in Cimahi even this painting is considered as junk. Then in the year 2000, the painting is experiencing the peak of development. This is because not only do marketing painting around Cimahi but abroad as well. Painting of wasted banana stalks can be used as a creative economic sector and creates jobs. Lack of awareness of the various parties to make this painting became dormant.