Habiskan 1 Ton Sampah Kulit Bawang untuk Menciptakan Tinta Spidol Ramah Lingkungan

Summary

Raihan Juamsudin, a student from SMP Negeri 57 Surabaya, presents an innovative project that transforms garlic skins into eco-friendly whiteboard marker ink and ecoenzymes. By collecting over 1,000 kg of garlic skins from local communities, he not only addresses environmental waste but also reduces reliance on harmful chemicals. Raihan's project promotes sustainability, engaging over 2,500 people through workshops and socialization. Despite facing challenges in processing large quantities and ensuring quality, his project continues to grow, with plans to expand to more schools, increase product sales, and raise awareness of recycling practices.

Takeaways

• 😀 Raihan Juamsudin, a student from SMP Negeri 57 Surabaya, developed a project that uses onion peel waste to create eco-friendly marker ink (tinta spidol).
• 😀 The project aims to reduce environmental impact by utilizing discarded onion skins that contain carbon, which can be used for making non-toxic ink.
• 😀 Raihan's initiative addresses the problem of onion peel waste, which is often discarded without being utilized, by transforming it into a useful and sustainable product.
• 😀 The process of making marker ink involves collecting, drying, blending, roasting, and turning the onion peels into a usable form for ink production.
• 😀 Raihan’s project not only promotes sustainability by reducing waste but also helps to cut down on the use of harmful chemicals commonly found in traditional markers.
• 😀 One of the project's key outcomes is the creation of eco-enzyme, a natural fertilizer made from onion peels, contributing to environmentally-friendly gardening practices.
• 😀 The project saw significant community involvement, with 500 people participating in processing the onion peels, and collaborations with local markets and schools to collect the peels.
• 😀 Raihan’s efforts led to the collection of over 1,000 kg of onion peels, which were processed into ink and eco-enzyme products.
• 😀 Raihan faced challenges, including ensuring that onion peels were properly dried and roasted without turning to ash, and managing large quantities of material for processing.
• 😀 Future plans for the project include expanding the reach of the eco-friendly ink to other schools, promoting the products online and offline, and adding more partners and community bases to the initiative.

Q & A

What is the main goal of Raihan Juamsudin's project?

The main goal of Raihan's project is to utilize onion skin waste as a sustainable source for producing synthetic ink (tinta spidol) and ekoenzym, helping to reduce environmental pollution and promote eco-friendly practices.

Why did Raihan choose to focus on onion skin waste for his project?

Raihan chose onion skin waste because it is a common type of waste that is often discarded. He wanted to raise awareness about the value of this waste, which contains black carbon that can be used to create environmentally friendly ink and other useful products.

What environmental issues does the project aim to address?

The project addresses several environmental issues, including waste reduction, prevention of soil and water pollution, and decreasing methane emissions that contribute to global warming.

How does Raihan collect onion skins for his project?

Initially, Raihan collected onion skins from his neighbors, but later expanded his collection efforts by collaborating with onion vendors in local markets. He also worked with residents from nearby communities, which he referred to as 'kampung binaan,' to gather onion skins.

What are the key steps involved in turning onion skin waste into spidol ink?

The process involves drying the onion skins, blending them into small pieces, and then roasting or frying them in a pan to the right level of char. If they burn to ash, the process fails. The prepared skins are then used to create the ink.

What challenges did Raihan face while working on this project?

Raihan faced several challenges, including processing large amounts of onion skins (up to 1,000 kg), dealing with skins that were wet or moldy, and managing the time-consuming nature of producing ink and ekoenzym.

How did Raihan overcome the challenge of wet and moldy onion skins?

Raihan addressed the issue of wet and moldy onion skins by either drying them under the sun or converting them into ekoenzym, which is another product made from the skins.

What are the achievements Raihan has made in the project so far?

Raihan has achieved several milestones, including collecting over 1,000 kg of onion skins, reaching 2,571 people through socialization efforts, involving 500 individuals in processing the skins, establishing 15 partnerships, and creating eco-friendly ink and ekoenzym products.

How does Raihan plan to expand the project in the future?

Raihan plans to expand the project by increasing the number of partners, promoting his products online and offline, encouraging more people to process onion skins, and conducting socialization efforts in other schools and communities.

How can people contribute to Raihan's project?

People can contribute by donating onion skins, purchasing the eco-friendly ink or ekoenzym products, or helping to spread awareness about the project. Donations can be made by contacting SMP Negeri 57 Surabaya or reaching out to Raihan via Instagram (@raihanjosu).