Environmental Education: Composting Training From Organic Waste At The Universitas Halu Oleo Botanical Garden
Keywords:
organic waste, compost, environmental education, green campus, UHO Botanical GardenAbstract
This community service activity aimed to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of Universitas Halu Oleo students in managing organic waste through composting training. The training was conducted at the Universitas Halu Oleo Botanical Garden, which serves as a center for conservation, research, and environmental education. One of the main environmental problems in this area is the accumulation of leaf litter that has not been optimally utilized. The activity took place on October 17, 2025, involving 20 students from the Environmental Science and Forestry Departments. The methods included lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice using a learning by doing approach. The composting process utilized organic materials such as dry leaves, husks, soil, water, and EM4 solution as a natural microbial activator. During decomposition, students monitored the compost weekly by observing temperature, moisture, and texture changes. The results showed that the composting process proceeded well even though it had not yet reached three months, indicated by the dark brown color and earthy smell of the materials. This activity not only provided technical skills but also fostered ecological awareness and a sense of responsibility toward sustainable environmental management.
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