IPB University KKNT Innovation Students Introduce Biopore Technology to Overcome Waterlogging in Loji Village

IPB University’s Innovation Thematic Real Work Lecture (KKNT) students introduced biopore technology to the people of Loji Village, Simpenan District, Sukabumi Regency, West Java. The event was located in Sawah Garung Sub-District, attended by 27 residents of Loji Village.

The activity began with a material presentation by Alfieno Farrel Ezra Aji Sampurna, a student of KKNT Innovation Loji Village. “Biopores are infiltration holes to overcome waterlogging and reduce organic waste. This hole is made with a soil drill with a diameter of 10 centimeters and a depth of 1 meter, then filled with organic waste,” Alfieno explained.

This activity not only provides new knowledge, but also motivates residents to care more about the environment. The application of simple technology such as biopores is expected to be a real solution to the problems faced by the community on a daily basis.

In this activity, residents were taught how to make and maintain biopore holes. “Good maintenance can make biopores last long and continue to provide benefits to the surrounding environment,” said Alfieno.

After the presentation of the material, the participants were immediately invited to practice making biopore holes in each resident’s house. “Hopefully, the arrival of the younger siblings here can provide new knowledge for us. I hope the community can apply the knowledge gained from you all,” said one of the residents of RW 04 Loji Village.

Waste problem is indeed one of the significant issues in Loji Village. With this activity, residents are expected to be able to utilize organic waste by utilizing biopore technology. 

One of the residents expressed his appreciation, “Thank you to KKNT Innovation IPB University students who provide their knowledge and care for Loji Village. Hopefully the waste generated and managed can be a blessing for all of us.”

Suwanda, the village coordinator, hopes that this activity will provide long-term benefits for the people of Loji Village. “Hopefully with biopores, the problem of stagnant water and organic waste can be minimized so that the village environment becomes healthier and cleaner,” he said.

“We also hope that the community here will continue to use the biopores even though the KKNT Innovation IPB University students are no longer here,” Suwanda said. (IAAS/SNI)