A Comparison between the Environmental Impact of Each Batik Production Process

Abstract

Batik is a native Indonesian cultural heritage. The batik industry is spread in several cities such as Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Pekalongan, Cirebon, Madura and other cities. The development of the batik industry not only increased people incomes but also on various environmental impact. The batik production process consists of several stages, each stage using different chemicals, so the impact is also different. This study, therefore, aims to compare the environmental impacts caused by each stage in the batik production process, in an that it can be seen where the process with the highest environmental impact can be proposed for further improvement. The parameters analyzed include Human Health, Ecosystem Quality and Resources. The result is a coloring that has the greatest environmental impact when compared to other processes. This was due to the use of chemicals for the coloring process, encompassing remasol, water glass, soda ash mixed with water. The many chemicals used cause the greatest environmental impact compared to other processes. Therefore, reducing and reusing of chemicals dyes for the subsequent coloring processes or the adoption of natural dyes from plants origin are capable of reducing the environmental impacts.

The phytoremediation of Echinodorus palaefolius (Water Jasmine) in reducing BOD and COD of liquid waste - Batik Industry "X" in Pekalongan

“…Other problems that arise due to increased anthropogenic activity in Indonesia, which then affects the waste produced every day, such as domestic waste, livestock waste, agriculture, and industrial waste, are disposed of directly into water bodies without being treated first. [2] Liquid waste from the waste products of the batik industry that enter water bodies will affect the quality of the water. Batik Industry "X" in Pekalongan City is an industry engaged in textiles, located in the center of Pekalongan City, Central Java.…”