Title: 3R Pattern Waste Management (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Through a Review of the Social Behavior Theory Perspective in SMPN 1 Jenggawah
Authors: Winta Trisnani
Volume: 8
Issue: 12
Pages: 18-27
Publication Date: 2024/12/28
Abstract:
Waste management using the 3R pattern (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) has become one of the strategic steps in reducing the negative impact of waste on the environment. In the school context, especially at the junior high school (SMP) level, the 3R pattern not only supports environmental programs, but also shapes students' social behavior. The existence of waste problems in schools cannot be separated from the role of students as waste producers from their daily activities. The waste problem requires serious management to reduce the quantity of waste. The waste problem also requires a solution at the source of the waste generation. Educational units play a role in forming the character of students who care about the environment. In creating a clean environment, there is a government program in the form of the 3R Waste Processing Site (TPS) activity program (reduce, reuse and recycle). Waste management using the 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) pattern at junior high school level is an important thing to do, not only to maintain the cleanliness of the school environment, but also as a means of social education for students. This article examines the application of the 3R pattern through a review of social theory perspectives, including theories of social behavior, symbolic interaction, structuration, and social ecology. Through this approach, waste management can be understood as a process of forming environmentally responsible social behavior. Implementation of the 3R pattern at SMP 1 Jenggawah involves education, active student participation, provision of supporting facilities, and regular evaluation. By involving all school elements, including students, teachers and the surrounding community, 3R waste management not only reduces the impact of waste, but also forms a social culture that cares about environmental sustainability.