PENINGKATAN KESADARAN HAK DAN KEWAJIBAN WARGA NEGARA MELALUI SOSIALISASI DAMPAK SAMPAH DAN LAMA WAKTU PENGURAIANNYA

Abstract

Waste management is an environmental challenge that requires public awareness and active community participation. Inadequate waste management can cause environmental pollution, pose risks to public health, and reduce the cleanliness of residential areas. This community service program, entitled “Enhancing Awareness of Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities through Socialization on the Environmental Impacts of Waste and Its Decomposition Time,” was conducted in Bawonifaoso Village on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The program aims to improve public understanding of different types of waste, their estimated decomposition times, their environmental impacts, and citizens’ responsibilities in maintaining environmental cleanliness. The implementation methods include interactive socialization sessions, material presentations, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and assessments of participants’ understanding. The materials integrate environmental education with the values of Pancasila and Civic Education, particularly responsibility, social awareness, and mutual cooperation. In addition, community members are introduced to the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle (3R) as practical measures to reduce waste generation. Environmental education and access to relevant information play an important role in developing knowledge and encouraging waste-sorting intentions (Tanjung et al., 2024). This program is expected to strengthen public awareness that the right to a healthy environment must be accompanied by the responsibility to preserve and protect it. Evaluation through observation and pre- and post-program assessments is necessary to determine the extent to which the objectives have been achieved and to develop sustainable follow-up initiatives.