Empowerment of Appropriate Technology for Effective Composting from Biogas Waste and Local Microorganisms for the Community

Abstract

Every human activity in daily life always produces waste that pollutes the environment. This can be minimized by utilizing it as compost. The purpose of this study was to evaluate community empowerment in introducing appropriate composting technology using digester effluent from biogas waste and local microorganisms. This study was an action research study that included planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Farmers with relevant materials were invited to participate in the fertilizer production process. The local microorganism solution, in addition to supplying nutrients, also serves as a component of the bioreactor, which maintains optimal plant growth. The functions of the bioreactor are complex, including supplying nutrients through exudate mechanisms, controlling microbes according to plant needs, maintaining soil stability toward ideal conditions for plant growth, and even controlling diseases that can attack plants. It also contains growth stimulants that play a role in stimulating plant growth. In conclusion, the community can create and utilize biogas waste into organic fertilizer or compost. It is recommended that the resulting compost's N, P, K, and C/N levels be checked to ensure standards are maintained.