The Sukamara Regency Government held a commemoration event for National Waste Awareness Day (NWAD)/ Hari Peduli Sampah Nasional (HPSN) on February 27. The activity was initially scheduled for February 21 but was postponed to February 27 as the original date coincided with the third day of the holy month of Ramadan. The schedule adjustment was made to ensure the activity could run effectively without disrupting community activities, making it more relevant to public needs.
The HPSN commemoration began at 08:30 WIB and was led directly by the Regent of Sukamara, Masduki. His presence reflected the local government’s commitment to strengthening waste management, particularly household waste management, which plays an important role in supporting household food security.
Figure 1. The Regent of Sukamara, Mr. Masduki, delivering his opening remarks at the start of the event.
In his remarks, Regent Masduki stated that Sukamara Regency has received an assessment for its waste management performance and is considered one of the regions with the best achievements in Central Kalimantan. He also encouraged the community to utilize available land, both in home yards and office environments, for planting activities as part of efforts to maintain food availability.
Figure 2. Handover of compost by the Regent of Sukamara Regency to the Acting Head of the Sukamara Regency DLH.
Figure 3. Handover of seedlings by the Head of the Sukamara District DLH to one of the activity participants.
The event involved various government institutions and community elements. Around 200 participants attended the HPSN commemoration, including representatives from Regional Government Organizations (RGO), sub-district heads, village heads, representatives from nine Adiwiyata program schools in the urban area, as well as community representatives, including Indigenous Peoples.
During this year’s HPSN commemoration, compost packages produced from processed organic waste were distributed to participants. In addition, productive plant seedlings such as chili, tomato, green eggplant, and eggplant for fresh consumption were also distributed. All prepared packages were distributed in less than 30 minutes.
Figure 4. Plant seedlings and prepared compost
Among the institutions involved, 4F was the only non-governmental organization supporting the provision of plant seedlings for distribution to participants. This support forms part of 4F’s involvement in promoting compost-based waste management and strengthening productive planting initiatives.
The distribution of compost and seedlings is expected to be utilized by the attending community members and institutions and followed up with planting activities in respective locations, such as home yards, office environments, school areas, and land owned by institutions or community groups. Through collaboration between the local government and 4F, this year’s HPSN commemoration in Sukamara was directed toward strengthening waste management practices linked to community food needs.