A clean Islamic boarding school will not be realized without the involvement of all elements in it. Through good governance, continuous education, and a shared commitment to sorting and reducing waste, Islamic boarding schools can become an example of a healthy, clean and environmentally caring educational environment.
Waste is often considered a small problem, even though it has a huge impact on health, comfort and environmental sustainability. In everyday life, various types of waste are generated from human activities, ranging from food waste, plastic packaging, to kitchen and bathroom waste. If not managed properly, this condition can cause unpleasant odors, pollute the environment and become a source of disease. Waste in Islamic boarding schools often becomes a big problem if it is not handled properly. Considering that there are so many residents at the Islamic boarding school and the waste produced is of course also large and abundant.
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Towards a Zero Waste Islamic Boarding School
In the Islamic boarding school environment, the issue of cleanliness becomes more complex because activities continue almost non-stop for twenty-four hours. In one day, Jabo’s large kitchen (Catering Services) can produce around five quintals of waste. This amount does not include the remainder of the Islamic boarding school dormitory, Islamic boarding school yard and garden, as well as other operational needs. Large volumes certainly cannot be handled in the usual way. Handling that is less than optimal can cause buildup, strong odors, and even health problems for the surrounding environment.
Various efforts have actually been made to maintain the cleanliness of the Islamic boarding school kitchen area. Disposal areas are provided at various points and are closed so that the aroma does not spread easily. However, this problem is not solved just by providing storage barrels. The pungent odor still often appears, plus leachate from organic remains can pollute the surrounding area. Piles that are too long can attract flies, mice and other animals that have the potential to carry disease.
The cleanliness of the cooking area must also be maintained from the start. Plastic curtains have been installed at the kitchen entrance to reduce contamination from outside. The floor must not be left wet, cooking utensils must be cleaned immediately after use, and staff hygiene must be taken seriously. All these steps not only meet health standards, but are also a form of the best service to students.
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The presence of BST (Tebuireng Waste Bank) is an important step in improving Islamic boarding school environmental governance. As an educational institution with a large number of residents, Islamic boarding schools need a more serious, organized and sustainable system. His big dream is to make the Jabo area an environment zero wastenamely an area that is able to reduce residual waste to a minimum.
This target certainly cannot be realized by just a few people. Cooperation is required from all parties, from managers, students, supervisors, to cleaning staff. Shared awareness is the main key to successful environmental management.
The issue of cleanliness is also closely related to the image of Islamic boarding schools in the eyes of the community. Recently, various negative reports about the environmental conditions of Islamic boarding schools have also affected public trust. Therefore, the ability to maintain sanitation and organize the environment is very important. A clean kitchen, healthy water pipes, and neat management will make people feel more at ease when entrusting their children to Islamic boarding schools.
Interestingly, waste issues can also be a space for education and empowerment. Since 2022, BST has started to improve the management system more seriously. The amount handled continues to increase, from around 67 tons in 2022 to 300 tons in 2023, then reaching around 400 tons in 2024. This data shows that environmental problems do require long-term attention.
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Most kitchen waste products are organic materials such as food scraps, fruit peels, egg shells and bones. Now, these materials are starting to be processed using grinding machines to make them easier to reuse. Meanwhile, inorganic materials such as cardboard, plastic bottles and packaging also have beneficial value if they are sorted properly.
However, there are still types of residue that are difficult to process, such as styrofoam, sachets, masks and other single-use materials. Some even have to be buried using heavy equipment every year. Therefore, reducing the use of single-use plastic is an important step so that the volume of waste does not continue to increase.
In the end, the issue of cleanliness is not just about smell or dirt, but about shared awareness in caring for the environment. A clean Islamic boarding school will not be realized without the involvement of all elements in it. Through good governance, continuous education, and a shared commitment to sorting and reducing waste, Islamic boarding schools can become an example of a healthy, clean and environmentally caring educational environment.
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