The Effect of Education on Waste Management Activities 3R Method (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in RW 016 Pagambiran Ampalu Nan XX Village, Lubuk Begalung District, Padang City in 2023

Abstract

The Padang City Environment Agency reports that, on average, the city produced 643.76 tons of trash per day in 2021–2022. In an interview with the head of RW 016, it was revealed that the community's garbage disposal to the TPS was due to a lack of suitable land. The purpose of this study is to determine how education influences 3R waste management initiatives in RW 016 Pagambiran Ampalu Nan XX Village, Lubuk Begalung District, Padang City in 2023.This type of research employs a quantitative approach, namely utilizing pretests and posttests to evaluate knowledge variables. The paired sample t-test methodology is employed in a descriptive study design. In the research sample, there were forty housewives. Field observations and questionnaire distribution were used to collect data. Following the computerization and processing of the data, a frequency distribution table was used to illustrate the examination findings.The study findings on the application of the 3R method in waste management education in RW 016 Pagambiran Ampalu Nan XX Village, Lubuk Begalung District, Padang City in 2023, as determined by statistical tests, show a statistically significant difference in waste management and knowledge between the pre- and post-education periods. The mean was 29.10 prior to schooling and 36.23 following education. A p-value of 0.000 exceeded the alpha value (α). Urban village agencies are expected to be mandated to create the necessary infrastructure to facilitate effective waste management, such as segregated landfills, recycling facilities, and eco-friendly waste management systems.