Sacha Inchi is a plant which is best known for its medicinal properties and a food source. However the husk and the shell usually ended up as waste. As a result, this research aims to valorize the Sacha Inchi Waste as feed to grow Black Soldier Fly Larvae. In this experiment, 100 Black Soldier Fly Larvae were hatched in a container and after 5 days, feed made of press cake waste of Sacha In…
This study explores the disposal behaviour regarding electronic waste, specifically mobile phones and laptops that we are personally responsible for from the perspective of Generation- Z. Jakarta has a growing population with E-waste amounting to a higher number day by day and managing it is very important. To set up a good regulatory system for E-waste management, first we need to understa…
The global food waste and wastewater treatment issue needs to be addressed because both can cause environmental, health, and economic issues. Food waste, in particular, is dominated by vegetable waste, both from the production and consumption phase. It has been found that some bacteria that grow on fermented vegetable waste can help decrease ammonium, phosphate, and neutralize pH in wastewa…
"The study delves into the characterization of bacterial communities within Takakura composting. Takakura composting is a method integral to organic waste management, and serves as the focal point for understanding microbial dynamics during decomposition. The research aims to make takakura compost with two different compositions and characterize the bacterial community in the Takakura compo…
This research project addresses the challenge of food waste at Hangry Indonesia, a cloud kitchen restaurant. Focusing on rice, a staple in their menu, the study aims to create a sustainable system to reduce food waste when sales fall short of targets. Additionally, the project explores the impact of reheating frozen rice on texture, specifically addressing issues such as browning and hard…
This study highlights the environmental consequences of landfill buildup while addressing the issue of insufficient food waste management in Indonesia and the 1.3 billion yearly instances worldwide. The study focuses on the Takakura Composting Method (TCM), which combines fermentative microorganisms and locally created materials to provide a sustainable household-scale solution. The Takakur…
The discharge of untreated industrial wastewater into rivers in Malaysia presents significant environmental challenges, particularly concerning ammonium and phosphorus pollution in aquatic ecosystems, which entail ecological, economic, and health implications. Addressing these concerns, this research focuses on comprehensively characterizing diverse microorganisms within fermented fruit bio…
Increasing population growth globally has a greater impact on waste production. Food waste at the household level is the largest point of concern which is strongly influenced by consumers' behaviors. The issue of waste and its impact has already been a concern in Indonesia through the Regulation Government that produced to support reducing waste in general with the 3R (Reduce,Reuse, Recycle) im…
Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) (BSFL) farming is utilized for converting organic waste into high quality biomass. Substrate type of organic waste used by BSFL is known to influence the productivity, survival, growth, and the nutrition value in the BSFL. Feed contains high protein, tofu dreg, can accelerate the BSFL development and produce larger growth. Although, balanced intake o…
Increase in waste production, especially municipal house waste (MSW), has pushed the need for alternate ways to tackle waste management. One of these methods is to recycle food waste, fermenting them to form eco-enzyme (EE). One of the requirements to make EE is letting it ferment for 3 months, which may deter its adoption in household settings. Effective Microorganism 4 (EM4) is a comm…
Food loss/waste has been a problem and worrying issue growing at an alarming rate in many parts of the world, including the developing country, Malaysia. Amongst food waste, fruits and vegetables are wasted at the highest rate. This problem emerges because of many factors, the most significant of which is human consumption behavior. Food waste poses a great threat to the ecosystem because of it…
This study builds upon prior research that established optimal conditions for producing nanozero valent iron (nZVI). This study aimed to validate the efficacy of nZVI generated through electrochemistry in treating hexavalent chromium Cr(VI). Hexavalent chromium is an environmental pollutant found in water bodies and soil, and the development of an effective removal method is essential. The …
Cocoa bean shell waste is a byproduct of cocoa processing that has potential applications in a variety of industries including food and beverage, agriculture, and wastewater treatment. Cocoa bean shell waste contains a high concentration of antioxidants and has been investigated as an ingredient in foods such as cakes and brownies. As a result, the report focuses on the utilization of cocoa …
In the process of manufacturing lemon juice, a significant proportion of the byproduct, specifically 83%, is discarded. Fruit leftovers are biodegradable and potentially harm the environment due to their high moisture and microbial load. A product was developed out of citrus peels in an effort to utilize lemon waste during the production of “Maha lemon” in order to increase the value of…
orting waste is seen to be an efficient way to promote recycling and lessen environmental damage. To reinforce the waste sorting behavior, this study observed the impact of verbal and visual prompts intervention in a community of a higher education institution, Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L). The treatment incorporated volunteers to stand guard beside the canteen …
Industrial wastewater is one of many problems that cause damage to the environment in Indonesia, thus requiring it to be treated prior to discharging to the water body. This project aimed to improve the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) system at PT Faratu to be able to treat its wastewater to meet the wastewater quality standards regulated by Indonesia government. To achieve this, the WWTP…
"Mocaf is a product from cassava that is modified by Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) fermentation. The fermented cassava is gluten-free, low protein but rich in carbohydrates that makes it different from other flour. The knowledge of the mocaf is low for the community and the price is higher than other flour, it is the factor that makes mocaf less popular, less people that use the mocaf flour. K…
Huge quantities of waste are being discarded, as a consequence increasing economic problems, as well as polluting the environment. Cocoa shells are one of the examples of chocolate by-products that are mostly treated as a waste. Cocoa bean shells could be developed into many potential beverage products with beneficial nutritional value. Thus, the development of cocoa husk tea as a herbal tea…
If left untreated, biowaste is one of the contributors to environmental problems and greenhouse gas production. Treatment options such as bioconversion using insects may have beneficial and affordable outcomes for managing biowaste. Decomposing insect, such as the black soldier fly (BSF), whose larvae are capable of converting food waste into high-value biomass. Which then could be an a…
Plastic waste, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), has caused a problem to the environment because of its persistence and harmful effect. Various approach to plastic waste treatment creates more problem such as pollution and more harmful effect. Therefore, the use of the plastic degrading enzyme, including PETase (PET hydrolase), is considered a promising solution because PETase degrade…
Interest in anaerobic digestion (AD), the process of energy production through the production of biogas, has increased rapidly in recent years. Agricultural and other organic waste are important substrates that can be treated by AD. This book is one of the first to provide a broad introduction to anaerobic digestion and its potential to turn agricultural crops or crop residues, animal and o…
Handbook of Recycling is an authoritative review of the current state-of-the-art of recycling, reuse and reclamation processes commonly implemented today and how they interact with one another. The book addresses several material flows, including iron, steel, aluminum and other metals, pulp and paper, plastics, glass, construction materials, industrial by-products, and more. It also details var…