PENERAPAN PROGRAM URBAN FARMING DALAM RANGKA MENINGKATKANKELESTARIAN LINGKUNGAN DI DESA NGASO, KECAMATAN UJUNG BATU

Abstract

Real work lectures (KKN) are a concrete manifestation of students' obligations in implementing one of the Tri Dharmas of higher education, namely in the aspect of service. Where this activity is carried out with the aim of solving problems and providing solutions to real problems around the community. Real work lectures (KKN) were held in Ngaso Village, Ujung Batu District, Rokan Hulu Regency. Lack of public awareness in waste management is a major problem in the area. So this is a major concern for KKN groups. With the concept of "reuse" with the theme "urban farming". Combining the concepts of reuse and urban farming can be a sustainable and beneficial project. "Reuse" here means reusing used items such as plastic bottles to make vertical gardens. Urban farming is an activity of cultivating plants by utilizing limited land using veticulture methods. Where used goods are used as containers for planting media. With this "reuse" concept, it is hoped that it can reduce the abundance of waste, especially plastic bottles in Ngaso Village. Because all the plastic bottles used in this activity come from around the village. The expected results of this activity are reduced plastic waste, increased public awareness regarding the importance of preserving the environment, and adding aesthetic value to the target object.