Design of Organic Waste Shredding Machine and Cultivating Maggots as Business Initiation for Economy Improvement to Conceptual Zero Model Waste Organic

Abstract

The problem of waste is like an iceberg that is ready to explode at any time and of course has a big impact on humans and the environment. In Yogyakarta, Piyungan waste processing site (TPA) is no longer able to accommodate waste. The condition of the landfill, which is overloaded and frequently closed, makes the river the next target for disposing of residents’ waste., at least 360 tons of waste per day..The largest source of waste is from households in the form of organic waste amounting to 60%. The role of households or housewives must take the main role in handling waste that is finished in the household only. This requires awareness. Data shows that 72% of residents do not have the awareness to process waste. The aim of this trsearch to increase awareness and change the ancient paradigm and being willing to take action in dealing with waste requires knowledge, understanding and skills to process organic waste into business initiation through maggot cultivation so that it can increase family income. The result of this research are 1) increasing understanding of maggot cultivation as a business initiative so that it can increase family income, 2) Procurement of organic waste chopping machines to make baby maggot food porridge, 3) Managing organic waste to be optimal 4) Increasing the role of the waste bank to realize the goal of Zero Waste. Paradigm changes to save the environment.