PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI SOSIALISASI PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH INDUSTRI TAHU DALAM PENANGANAN PENCEMARAN LINGKUNGAN

Abstract

The community service activity aims to conduct socialization and education for the community, particularly tofu vendors, to process waste generated from industrial activities, such as okara and air pollution, as a step towards environmental pollution control. The activity was conducted at the Tahu Karang Anyar craft center, involving 35 local community members. The activity was conducted through a dissemination model and training/demonstration to achieve the expected outcomes. The initial phase of the activity involved management and organization of okara storage (Good House Keeping), followed by the processing of okara into a product through solid-state fermentation (SSF) using a substrate made from solid okara. Additionally, a simple wet scrubber design was provided as a demonstration tool to reduce air pollution. The results of the community service activity involved the processing of solid waste (okara) to produce maggot feed and compost. The activity also involved introducing a simple air pollution control system using a scrubber that can reduce carbon monoxide levels by approximately 78% and particulates, which can be implemented in tofu industries. Keywords: Smoke, okara, tofu, animal feed, compost fertilizer​