Paweden Village, Buaran District, Pekalongan Regency, (07/28/2024). According to data from SIPSN, Indonesia has produced the most organic waste since 2023 until now. This problem is increasing along with the urbanization process or the increasing level of community food needs. Facing this challenge, biopore infiltration pipes are one of the compact technological concerns that can be done independently and sustainably at home. With a simple manufacturing method, this biopore infiltration pipe is made using a pipe planted in the ground and drilled at 30-100 cm depth. The pipe is then drilled using solder. The function of the pipe hole is to provide water flow so that water can flow from the pipe and seep into the ground.
The hole in the ground, given a pipe, is then filled with organic waste, such as leftover fruit and vegetable pieces, rinsed food scraps, and dry leaves. The benefits of this organic waste include increased water infiltration into the soil, which helps reduce pressure on the drains and prevent flooding. Second, the organic material used in the biopore holes will decompose slowly, enriching the soil with nutrients and increasing soil fertility. Third, this process can also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by accelerating the decomposition of organic waste that can produce methane if left to accumulate in landfills.
Training on making biopore infiltration pipes for PKK mothers is expected to help overcome the problem of household organic waste and provide simple education that can maintain environmental safety.
“Wow, it’s interesting, sis, with the bio pore infiltration training because we have a lot of organic waste from cooking leftovers,” said Mrs. Reni, the village head and also the head of the PKK Paweden Village. The training program, which was carried out on Sunday, July 28, 2024, accompanied by Aline, a KKN TEAM II Undip Paweden Village student, went smoothly because 20 members of the PKK mothers attended it and were very enthusiastic. All PKK mothers were quite active in asking questions during the training.
With continued support from various parties and increasing awareness of environmental issues, biopore infiltration pipes will become more widespread and provide significant positive impacts. The success of this technology shows that simple, community-based solutions can play an essential role in addressing complex environmental challenges.