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This study evaluates the investment feasibility of UD Al-Mustofa, a tobacco business in Kendal, by considering aspects of production, storage capacity, waste management, and market expansion opportunities. UD Al-Mustofa is strategically located, ensuring high mobility, optimal production scale, and an effective waste management system, which includes recycling solid waste into organic fertilizer, processing liquid waste, and mitigating gas emissions by conducting tobacco drying in areas far from residential zones. Although the business has not yet obtained certification for international markets, financial analysis indicates that investment in this venture is viable. The calculations show a payback period of 2.01 years, significantly shorter than the projected 10-year investment lifespan. The Net Present Value (NPV) reaches IDR 489,345,567, indicating positive returns, with a profitability index of 0.854. The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 46% significantly exceeds Bank Indonesia’s interest rate of 5.75% in 2024, while the Average Rate of Return (ARR) of 78.8% is higher than the cost of capital. Based on these findings, UD Al-Mustofa has strong potential for further development, both in terms of production and market expansion..

POME is liquid wastewater derived from processing of palm fruit. POME contains nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, magnesium and calcium compounds, that can be used as a good fertilizer for plantations. However, before application, POME must be processed because direct use of unprocessed POME can damage the environment. PT XYZ utilizes POME as raw material for biogas through an anaerobic fermentation process to produce alternative energy for electricity generation, however, biogas production at PT XYZ  produces CH4 levels that do not meet the desired standard, namely 60%, while the value obtained is still 57%, so it can occure an incomplete combustion process in the engine. Therefore, research was carried out to analyze the influence of POME's Chemical Oygen Demand (COD) and the pH of POME as biogas raw material on the CH4 produced. Meanwhile, based on measurements of POME pH, fluctuations are caused by environmental conditions, therefore before the feed enters the biodigester, the first treatment is increasing pH until 6-7 to adjust the optimal conditions for bacteria working to break down organic substances.  The results shows that the estimated potential for a Biogas Power Plant (PLTBg) with a production capacity of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) of 60 tons/hour, the high generating capacity is influenced by the large COD value, meaning that the COD value greatly influences the CH4 produced, but must also be in accordance with Other factors that influence CH4 production such as pH, temperature, stirring and others.

Goat urine is liquid waste from goat feces. Goat urine is able to provide macro and micro nutrients and contains growth regulators (ZPT) that plants need. Goat urine contains 1.5% nitrogen, 0.13% phosphorus, and 1.8% potassium. Goat urine contains natural hormones of IAA, gibberellin, and cytokinin higher than other livestock urine. Goat urine processing can be done by fermentation. Fermentation is a process of chemical changes in an organic substrate through enzyme activity produced by microorganisms. The results of fermentation of organic materials such as sugar, alcohol, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and other organic compounds are easily absorbed directly by plant roots. The use of effective microorganisms in the manufacture of goat urine fermented liquid organic fertilizer aims to accelerate the fermentation process. Effective microorganisms or also known as probiotics are mixed cultures of various types of beneficial microorganisms such as photosynthetic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, actinomycetes yeasts, fermentation fungi that can improve soil microbes. The use of solid waste of goat manure is commonly done by farmers, but the use of liquid waste (urine) of fermented goats has not been widely known. Therefore, it is important to optimize the use of fermented goat urine as liquid organic fertilizer.

Environmental pollution has become a serious problem in the world, including in Indonesia. Tofu waste is waste from processing soybeans and consists of solid and liquid waste. Solid waste in the form of dirt left over from cleaning is usually called tofu dregs, while liquid waste is water resulting from washing tofu. Industry knows that disposing of waste directly into water bodies can pollute those waters, because it can lower the pH of the air and affect aquatic biota. Therefore, the industry knows that it must carry out processing first to prevent environmental problems. In this study, researchers used commercial probiotic bacteria to reduce BOD and COD levels in tofu wastewater. The research was carried out by testing in the laboratory and using statistical data with graphic methods which can provide a comparison of the water content of tofu waste before and after it was given. The action given in the research was a ratio of 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 water to tofu waste with commercial probiotic bacteria. Apart from that, researchers also added incubation times within each 8 hour interval, namely at 0 hours, 8 hours, 16 hours, 24 hours and 32 hours. The results of the research show that administering commercial probiotics can reduce BOD and COD levels in tofu wastewater. The most significant reduction occurred in a ratio of 1:3 in COD and BOD to 242.69 mg/lt and 148.00 mg/lt with an incubation time of 32 hours. This proves the commercial effect of probiotic bacteria to reduce BOD and COD levels so that it can help reduce environmental pollution, especially in the air.      

PT X is a company engaged in animal slaughtering and produces liquid waste in the process of its activities. Located in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java Province, this study aims to determine the effect of the implementation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) system on the quality of PT X's wastewater. The effect of implementing the WWTP system can be measured through baseline data collection, evaluation of WWTP effectiveness, observation of WWTP operation and maintenance, and recommendations in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia Number 68 of 2016 concerning Domestic Wastewater Quality Standards. Pollutant parameters in wastewater include BOD, COD, TSS, and O&G (Oil & Grease) that exceed the quality standards. After the implementation of the WWTP system, the effluent results showed a decrease and no longer exceeded the quality standards, proving that the implemented WWTP system has a positive effect on the quality of the PT X abattoir discharge water.

Environmental impact analysis on business actors is sometimes considered unimportant in good and correct waste management, causing negative impacts on the surrounding environment. Because of these problems, this research took a case study of Kocokin Chicken business actors in Bangkalan Regency, Telang Village, Madura. Qualitative research methods with primary data types through interviews and observations are used to directly identify the processing process of selling products. The results found show that there are various types of solid and liquid waste that have not been managed properly. Therefore, having good waste management alternatives, such as improving waste management infrastructure, can prevent sustainable environmental damage and improve the quality of life of local communities.

Liquid waste and solid waste originating from hospitals can function as a medium for spreading disorders or disease for staff, sufferers and the community. The research was carried out with the aim of finding out an overview of waste management at Vita Insani Hospital starting from sorting, containerization, lifting, temporary shelter, final disposal site. This research is quantitative research with an observational and descriptive approach, using descriptive research methods, the research was carried out with the aim of creating an objective picture or description of a situation at the Vita Insani Hospital, Pematangsiantar city regarding the management of solid and liquid medical waste. Research results: Overall waste processing at the Vita Insani Hospital, Pematang Siantar City is quite good, however improving the quality of processing is important regarding processing facilities and infrastructure through maintenance of each facility and infrastructure.  

Cooking oil that has been heated three times is very dangerous for human health if reused, but if it is thrown away directly it can pollute the environment, such as blockages in sewer pipes, pollution of clean water, river pollution and soil pollution. This community service activity aims to increase motivation and equip residents, especially housewives, in processing cooking oil waste, which was previously liquid waste that could pollute the environment. This service activity includes several stages, namely the service team planning, coordinating with the PKK Chair in Joyusuran Village, socializing and the process of making soap products from used cooking oil. This activity simulates processing used cooking oil into solid laundry soap as an environmentally friendly product and can reduce environmental pollution due to disposal of used cooking oil.

Red rose (Rosa damascena Mill) is one of the plant that can be easily found in Indonesia. The corolla of red roses contains natural dyes, namely anthocyanins which can be used as food coloring and the function as antioxidants or counteract free radicals. The corrola of red roses is used as a raw material in distillation of rose water. Rose water distillation poduces is a dark red liquid. This liquid waste has not been utilized optimally. Therefore, that further research is needed to determine the chemical content in it. So that the expected outcome of this research is the best chemical and sensory analysis of red rose water distillation waste based on it's antioxidant activity. The research design used a 2 factor factorial completely randomized design (CRD). The first factor is the variation of the distillation method while the second factor is the heating temperature of the red rose water waste (heated waste). The optimal treatment result was a combination of steam distillation method variations and 70°C heating temperature with following results obtained : 77,32% RSH DPPH, 61,02% FRAP value, 71,20 mg/g vitamin C, 4,58 mg  total phenol.GAE/ g, pH 4,15, anthocyanin 121,93 mg/g, brightness 27,23 (*L), red-green chromatic 7,13 (*a), blue-yellow chromatic 7,54 (*b). Sensory analysis of color was 4.36 (deep red), other scents were 2.47 (slightly sour), rose aroma was 3.64 (strong), and overall preference was 3.75 (liked).

Single Cell Protein (PST) is the term used for proteins derived from microbes such as fungi, yeasts and bacteria. One way to deal with the abundance of tofu liquid waste is by using microbiological methods, namely utilizing tofu liquid waste as a substrate for the growth of Bacillus cereus microbial growth for single cell protein production. The purpose of this study was to determine whether tofu liquid waste could produce single cell protein from B. cereus culture and to determine the difference in protein production by adding nutrients to the fermentation medium. The research method used was experimental research, with the independent variables being MFLT1 fermentation medium (Tofu Liquid Waste Fermentation Medium with the addition of KH2PO4 nutrients and sugar) and MFLT2 medium (Tofu Liquid Waste Fermentation Medium with the addition of nutrients KH2PO4; (NH4)2SO4 and sugar); and the length of fermentation on days 0, 2, 4 and 6. While the dependent variables were the analysis of protein content, cell dry weight, glucose content, pH and temperature. The result data in this study were statistically analyzed using the two way Anova method. The results of this study showed that the highest protein content was obtained in MFLT2 medium, namely 0.73% (day 4); cell dry weight 0.253 g; glucose level 1.3339%; pH 3.9 and temperature 29.2oC. Meanwhile, in MFLT1 medium, the highest protein content was 0.46% (4th day); cell dry weight 0.286 g; glucose level 1.3342%; pH 3.9 and temperature 28.8oC. From the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that tofu liquid waste can produce single cell protein from B. cereus culture and there are differences in protein production results with the addition of nutrients, where the protein content in MFLT2 medium is higher than protein content in MFLT1 medium.

Single Cell Protein (PST) is the term used for proteins originating from microbes such as fungi, algae, yeast and bacteria. Tofu liquid waste is an alternative medium that has the easiest source of carbohydrates, so it has the potential for the growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The aim of this research is to determine whether tofu liquid waste can produce single cell protein from S. cervisiae culture and to determine differences in protein production with the addition of nutrients to the fermentation medium. The research method used is experimental research. The independent variables are MFLT1 medium (Tofu Liquid Waste Fermentation Medium with the addition of KH2PO4 nutrients and sugar) and MFLT2 medium (Tofu Liquid Waste Fermentation Medium with the addition of KH2PO4 nutrients; (NH4)2SO4 and sugar); as well as fermentation time on days 0, 2, 4 and 6. The dependent variables are analysis of protein content, cell dry weight, glucose content, pH and temperature. The data from this research were analyzed statistically using the two way Anova method. The results of this research obtained the highest protein content in MFLT2 medium at 0.52% (day 2); cell dry weight 0.49 grams; glucose level 1.3345%; pH 5.0 and temperature 25.5 ⁰C. Meanwhile, in MFLT1 medium, the highest protein content was obtained at 0.35% (4th day); cell dry weight 0.363 grams; glucose level 1.3342%; pH 4.7 and temperature 28.8 ⁰C. From the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that tofu liquid waste can produce single cell protein from S. cerevisiae cultures and there are differences in protein production results with the addition of nutrients to the medium, where the results of the protein content in the MFLT2 medium are higher than the protein content in the MFLT1 medium.

The production of clothing produced by the textile industry cannot be separated from the use of dyes. The dyes that have been used of course become waste which can have an impact on the damage to the water ecosystem if they do not go through a waste treatment process. This research discusses the extent to which law enforcement has been carried out regarding the behavior of the textile industry which disposes of its clothing dye liquid waste haphazardly when viewed from statutory regulations. In this research the author uses normative legal research methods using legal sources from primary legal materials in the form of environmental law legislation and secondary legal materials in the form of books and articles regarding waste management. The conclusion obtained in this paper is that liquid textile dye waste is a dangerous waste that can damage the condition of water and river environments if its disposal is not based on the provisions of applicable laws and regulations.

The fabric printing industry makes a major contribution to various kinds of textile products, its by-products, liquid waste, require special attention in environmental management. Most of the liquid waste originating from the fabric printing industry consists of dyes, solvents and other processing chemicals. To prevent negative effects on water quality and the surrounding environment, managing this waste is very important. To achieve sustainability, advances in liquid waste processing technology are very important. The solution to reduce the impact of liquid waste from the fabric printing industry is an advanced purification process. PT. X to reduce polutan parameter such BOD, COD , TSS, Ammonia and Total Colidform by. 90%, 95%, 95%, 85%, 20%, 90% And meets the specified quality standards. Because the pH parameters still meet existing quality standards, processing is focused on reducing the organic parameters which are quite high. The results of the process will be used again for flushing activities in green open spaces and for washing operational vehicles.