The Engineering Faculty at Universitas Dian Nuswantoro (Udinus) hosted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) introducing the idea of Garbage Data Management in Semarang. This discussion was a part of the Matching Fund Kedaireka Program.
The FGD took place on the first floor of the I building at Udinus. It aimed to establish deeper collaborations with universities and industries. Roughly dozens of participants attended the discussion.
At the discussion, the speakers presented learning materials about Garbage Data Management in Semarang. The discussion featured FX, Bambang Suranggono, S.Sos., (the Head of the Living Environment Service of Semarang) and Arwita Mawarti, S.T., M.T., (the Head of Division of Infrastructure Planning and Regional Development of Semarang).
Dr. Ir. Dian Retno Sawitri, M.T., (the Kedaireka Team Leader of the Engineering Faculty) explained the idea of Planning Strategies, Controlling, and Reducing Wastes. In addition, she also revealed that only around nine percent of waste was recycled.
“Through this discussion, we aim to shape collaborations between universities and industries, as well as the government to resolve garbage problems surrounding Semarang.,” she explained.
Meanwhile, Arwita Mawarti, S.T., M.T., voiced her opinions concerning garbage management in Semarang. According to Arwita, development planning made the most contribution to managing the garbage. Arwita also showed the history of waste management in Semarang. It began with open dumping in 1991 and currently, the city employs the Garbage Conversion to Electric Energy (PSEL), which is considered eco-friendly.
“With the rise of population happening currently, the garbage or wastes will inevitably see an increase in number. Almost every landfill is overloaded, as indicated in the data, around 900 tons of garbage were dumped in those landfills. Here, I shall show you the history of garbage management in Semarang,” she explained.
Meanwhile, FX, Bambang Suranggono, S.Sos., explained that garbage banks involved many business owners. He also hoped for this garbage problem to see a resolution with the current advanced technology.
“With these garbage banks, we aim to feature and partner with business owners. Hopefully, in 2024, we will be able to convert this garbage to electric energy, as well as dispose of these wastes covering 40 hectares of land,” he hoped.
There were also two events following the discussion, namely, a workshop about a circular economy-based ERP app for industry. The workshop took place on Friday, September 23rd, 2022 after the FGD. Moreover, on Saturday, September 24th, 2022, there was also a discussion concerning the implementation of this ERP app in the manufacturing industry. (Humas Udinus/Diandra. Foto: Humas Udinus)
