Menanamkan Kesadaran Lingkungan melalui Plang Informasi Masa Urai Sampah di Desa Rejosari, Kecamatan Natar, Kabupaten Lampung Selatan

Abstract

Waste problems are not only related to the increasing amount of waste generated, but also to the limited public understanding of waste types and the time required for different materials to decompose in the environment. This community service activity aimed to improve knowledge and foster environmental awareness through the installation of waste decomposition information boards in Rejosari Village, Natar District, South Lampung Regency. The activity used a descriptive qualitative and educational approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature review. The implementation stages included identifying environmental conditions, preparing educational materials, designing and producing the information board, installing it in a visible location, providing direct education to residents, and evaluating the activity. The results show that the information board can serve as a simple, accessible, and repeatedly viewed environmental education medium. Information about different waste categories and decomposition periods helped residents understand that several materials, particularly inorganic waste, may persist in the environment for a long time if not properly managed. The combination of visual media and direct education also reinforced the importance of reducing single-use products, sorting waste, and disposing of waste appropriately. This activity represents an initial step toward strengthening community environmental awareness. Long-term behavioral changes could not be fully measured because of the limited implementation period; therefore, continuous education, maintenance of the information board, and active involvement of village authorities and residents are needed to support more responsible and sustainable waste management practices.