Strategi Pengelolaan Sampah Berbasis Masyarakat untuk Memperkuat Identitas UNNES sebagai Kampus Konservasi

Abstract

Waste management has become an increasingly complex environmental challenge that requires effective and participatory solutions. As a university that upholds the identity of a Conservation Campus, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) is responsible for developing a waste management system that not only focuses on technical aspects but also promotes a culture of environmental conservation. This study aims to analyze community-based waste management strategies in strengthening UNNES's identity as a Conservation Campus. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Informants were selected using purposive sampling and included conservation program managers, waste bank administrators, lecturers, students, and administrative staff involved in waste management activities. The findings reveal that the success of waste management at UNNES is supported by the integration of the Integrated Waste Processing Facility (TPST), the implementation of the 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), waste bank programs, Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggot cultivation, and active participation from the university community. These strategies not only reduce waste generation and increase the economic value of waste but also strengthen the culture of conservation through its integration into the university’s Tri Dharma (education, research, and community service). This study provides a practical model of community-based waste management that can be adopted by other higher education institutions to support sustainable development and strengthen environmentally oriented institutional identities.