Pasar Minggu Cooperative Collects Used Cooking Oil to Support Environment

Pasar Minggu Village in South Jakarta is spearheading an environmental initiative by collecting used cooking oil from local culinary businesses and residents. The collected oil is managed through the Merah Putih Village Cooperative, aiming to bolster environmental preservation and tackle waste at its source.

Meilita, the head of Pasar Minggu Village, explained that the program involves educating the community and fostering collaboration to address waste issues directly. The cooperative actively receives used cooking oil from 12 waste banks across 10 neighborhood units (RW), culinary entrepreneurs, and individual residents. This effort centralizes the management of a common waste product.

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We provide education, collaborate, and they make a joint commitment with us to solve their waste problems directly from the source, including used cooking oil.

Beyond used cooking oil management, the Merah Putih Village Cooperative provides a range of essential services to the community. These include air conditioning repair, assistance with business permits, and other administrative support. Currently, the cooperative's focus remains on developing service-oriented sectors rather than engaging in the trade of goods.

Village officials hope that the synergy between the local government, the cooperative, and the community will strengthen. This collaboration is seen as crucial for advancing environmental conservation efforts and enhancing public services within the Pasar Minggu area.

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So, the Merah Putih Village Cooperative is not yet involved in trading goods, but only in services.