Pemanfaatan Limbah Kulit Pisang sebagai Bahan Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair (POC) di Desa Timpik Kabupaten Semarang

Abstract

This community service project aims to utilize banana peel waste produced by micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Timpik Village, Semarang Regency, as a raw material for making liquid organic fertilizer (POC). Previously unused banana peel waste is processed using a fermentation method with the addition of EM4 solution to accelerate the decomposition of organic matter. The program seeks to reduce the accumulation of unmanaged organic waste while increasing the value of this waste by transforming it into useful fertilizer products for agriculture. The results of the project show that the produced POC has good potential to be used as a natural fertilizer, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers. Thus, this program provides dual benefits for the environment and the local economy.