Training on Making Liquid Organic Fertilizer (POC) from Household Waste in Kambu Village

Abstract

Household waste is an environmental problem that continues to increase along with population growth and community activities. Most waste, especially organic waste such as food scraps, vegetables, and fruits, is still poorly managed, leading to unpleasant odors, environmental pollution, and potential sources of disease. To address this issue, a socialization and training activity on the production of liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) from household waste was carried out in September 2025 at the Kambu Subdistrict Hall, Kendari City. The activity was attended by 43 PKK members through several stages, including coordination with local officials, site surveys, material preparation, and the provision of tools and ingredients such as buckets, bottles, EM4, brown sugar, water, and organic waste. The implementation included an introduction to organic waste management and a demonstration of LOF production through a 7–14 day fermentation process. The training, held on September 20, 2025, ran smoothly with positive responses from participants who actively engaged in discussions. The LOF products fermented for 14 days were distributed to participants as evidence of success and motivation for independent practice. This activity is expected to reduce household waste and increase community awareness of environmentally friendly organic waste management.