Sidrap, June 20, 2025 — As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and community empowerment, the Community Service Team of Universitas Hasanuddin (PPMU UNHAS) conducted a public education activity entitled “Smoke-Free Waste Management Education” in Wanio Village, Panca Lautang Sub-district, Sidenreng Rappang Regency, on Friday, June 20, 2025.
This activity was implemented under the Community Service Program (PPMU-PKM) funded by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of Universitas Hasanuddin for the 2025 fiscal year. The team was led by Dr. Syamsuar Manyullei, SKM., M.Kes., MSc.PH, with team members Dr. Wahiduddin, SKM., M.Kes., and Nasrah, SKM., M.Kes.
The event attracted participation from various local stakeholders, including the Village Head of Wanio, Mr. Muhammad Aziqin, representatives of the Village Consultative Body (BPD), local hamlet heads, village health cadres, and community leaders.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Syamsuar emphasized the importance of fostering environmental awareness and sustainable household waste management practices. He stated that this initiative marks a starting point in cultivating an environmentally conscious culture within the community.
The core content of the session included demonstrations on how to safely incinerate waste using a specialized smoke-free combustion tool, which reduces the release of hazardous emissions. In addition, participants were introduced to the potential reuse of combustion by-products—ash and condensed liquid—as organic liquid fertilizers.
“Waste does not have to be a problem if managed appropriately. We are introducing a smoke-free incinerator that is safer for both the environment and public health,” Dr. Syamsuar explained during the educational session.
This initiative reflects UNHAS’s commitment to advancing sustainable development goals through community-based environmental health interventions and innovations in waste management.