WASTE BANKS AS A TRIPLE-IMPACT SOLUTION: CLEANLINESS, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN THE INDONESIAN DIASPORA OF PENANG

Ririn WULANDARI; Pardomuan SIHOMBING; Dewi MURTININGSIH; Anik HERMININGSIH; Kasmir KASMIR

doi:10.33068/iccd.v7i1.902

Ririn WULANDARI
Pardomuan SIHOMBING Universitas Mercu Buana
Dewi MURTININGSIH Universitas Mercu Buana
Anik HERMININGSIH Universitas Mercu Buana
Kasmir KASMIR Universitas Mercu Buana

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33068/iccd.v7i1.902

Keywords: Waste Bank, Community Empowerment, Environmental Awareness, Sustainable Waste Management, Indonesian Diaspora, Penang

Abstract

This community engagement program aimed to increase awareness and capacity among the Indonesian diaspora in Penang, Malaysia, regarding responsible waste management through the establishment of a Waste Bank. The program responded to issues of low public awareness, improper waste disposal behavior, and a lack of understanding of the economic potential of waste. Training, consultation, and mentoring sessions were conducted for members of the Indonesian Community Association (PERMAI) Penang, focusing on the concept, benefits, and practical steps of setting up a Waste Bank. The results revealed that prior to the training, most participants had limited knowledge of Waste Banks and their role in addressing cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and economic improvement. However, after participating in the sessions, participants demonstrated increased knowledge, positive attitudes, and strong enthusiasm to establish a Waste Bank in their local environment. The initiative proved that participatory education and continuous mentoring are effective strategies in transforming waste-related behaviors and fostering economic empowerment within migrant communities. It is expected that the knowledge gained will not only benefit the community in Penang but also be applied in Indonesia upon the participants’ return.

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