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When Residents' Trash is Picked Up by the RT Head

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • RT 11/RW 7 in Gandaria Utara, South Jakarta, is gaining attention for an environmental innovation led by RT head Imam Basori.
  • The program, called Komling (Kompos Keliling), involves collecting organic waste from residents' homes and processing it into plant compost.
  • This initiative, along with others like Koma (Kompos Mandiri) and Smart Geprek, has attracted the notice of the Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta.

In Gandaria Utara, South Jakarta, RT 11/RW 7 is becoming a model for environmental innovation thanks to the efforts of its head, Imam Basori. Basori has launched a unique program called Komling, which translates to "Mobile Compost."

Komling's core function is to collect organic waste directly from residents' homes. This collected waste is then processed into nutrient-rich compost for plants. The initiative aims to tackle waste management issues at a local level while promoting sustainable practices.

Beyond Komling, the RT has introduced other environmental programs, including Koma (Kompos Mandiri, or "Independent Compost") and Smart Geprek. These complementary initiatives further support the community's commitment to reducing waste and creating valuable resources from it.

The success and ingenuity of these environmental programs have not gone unnoticed. Notably, the Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta has recognized the efforts of RT 11, highlighting the potential for such community-led solutions to address broader environmental challenges.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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