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Innovation in Processing Inorganic Waste into Ecobricks: An Environmentally Friendly Solution in Panciro Village, Bajeng District, Gowa Regency Samputri, Salma; Maru, Rosmini; Nasrul, Nasrul; Aisyah, Nur; Nuryulianti, Nuryulianti; Riska, Riska; Zulkifli, Sofyan; M Nur, Medar; Arfandi, Arfandi
LaGeografia Vol 23, No 3 (2025): Juni
Publisher : UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MAKASSAR

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35580/lageografia.v23i3.74401

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Panciro Village faces significant problems related to the accumulation of plastic waste that is carelessly dumped in rivers, roadsides, and empty land. This study explores the application of the ecobrick method as an alternative solution to plastic waste. The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of the Panciro Village community regarding waste management with the ecobrick method, evaluate the effectiveness of ecobricks in reducing plastic waste and analyze the challenges and opportunities for implementing ecobricks as an environmentally friendly solution in Panciro Village. This research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection through observation, interviews and documentation. The results, the population density of Panciro Village contributed to the increase in waste volume. The positive perception of the community towards ecobricks as a better solution than burning or littering, the effectiveness of ecobricks is considered moderate to significant depending on the level of community participation. The main challenges in implementing ecobricks include the process of shredding waste and the lack of public awareness. Ecobricks have economic value if managed properly. This study recommends technological innovations and more efficient methods to facilitate the process of making ecobricks. 
Geoenvironmental Assessment of Microplastics: Impacts on Human Health and Marine Ecosystems Samputri, Salma; Maru, Rosmini; Nasrul, Nasrul; Islami, Andi Widia Anugrah; Nahdawati, Nahdawati; Arfandi, Arfandi
LaGeografia Vol 24, No 1 (2025): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35580/lageografia.v24i1.79615

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Microplastics have become a significant pollutant that threatens marine ecosystems and human health. Exposure can occur through various pathways, including the consumption of contaminated seafood, drinking water, and airborne particles, all of which may trigger immune disturbances, inflammation, and other toxic effects. This literature review aims to analyze the impact of microplastics on marine ecosystems and human health. Data were collected from Google Scholar and ScienceDirect using keywords related to microplastics, focusing on international publications published between 2019 and 2025. A total of seven relevant articles were reviewed. The findings show that microplastics have contaminated seawater, sediments, and coral reefs, with dominant polymers such as polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PES). The primary sources of microplastics originate from anthropogenic activities, including industrial waste, tourism, and maritime transportation. Impacts on marine ecosystems include physiological disturbances in organisms, reduced reproductive capacity, and increased mortality rates among marine life. Coral reefs also experience declining health due to disrupted photosynthesis of zooxanthellae. In humans, microplastic exposure may affect the digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems and may lead to chronic inflammation and increased cancer risk. Nano-sized particles from plastic containers can also stimulate immune responses. 
The Relationship Between Environmental Knowledge Levels and Environmental Care Attitudes Among Science Education Students at Makassar State University Samputri, Salma; Nasrul, Nasrul; Arfandi, Arfandi; Mulkisam, Mutia; Syakirah, Adinda Triyana; Afni, Nur; Rasyid, Rasdyanti; Maru, Rosmini
LaGeografia Vol 24, No 1 (2025): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35580/lageografia.v24i1.79097

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The present study aims to examine the relationship between environmental knowledge and environmental care attitudes among students of the Science Education Study Program at Makassar State University. Understanding this relationship is essential not only for strengthening students’ ecological competencies but also for supporting the development of environmental education in higher education. This research employed a quantitative correlational design to determine the degree of association between the variables. Data were collected from students enrolled in the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year using two instruments: a Likert-scale questionnaire to measure environmental care attitudes and a multiple-choice test to assess environmental knowledge. The sample was determined using the Slovin formula to ensure representativeness, and the data were analyzed in SPSS through descriptive analysis using frequency distributions and inferential analysis using Pearson’s product–moment correlation test. The results show that 80% of the students possess good environmental knowledge, and 82% exhibit good environmental care attitudes. The correlation test indicates a significant relationship between environmental knowledge and environmental care attitudes (p-value < 0.05), suggesting that higher levels of environmental knowledge are associated with stronger pro-environmental attitudes. 
Co-Authors Abdul Kadir Adriana Hiariej, Adriana Ahmad, Mustapa Akhmad Syakur Amir, Muh. Idham Amriani, Riska Andi Afrinaramadhani Hatta Arfandi Arfandi, Arfandi Arie Arma Arsyad Arif, Rifda Mardian Arif, Rifda Nur Hikmahwati Arif, Rifda Nur Hikmawati Arif, Rifda Nurhikmahwati Assingkily, Muhammad Shaleh Baso Intang Sappaile, Baso Intang Dewi Ayu Lestari Dian Safitri Fahriani, Alfira Faiqah, Naura Fandi Ahmad GS, Supianti Hamidah Suryani Harlina, Anisa Hatta, Afrinaramadhani Herlina Herlina Herlina Herlina, Besse Ika Ismayanti Islami, Andi Widia Anugrah Isra Jahidin Kaliky, Nurainy Kotala, Sarmawaty Lilianty, Yuni Longde', Melda M Nur, Medar M, Fitrah Sukmadewi M., Fitrah Sukmadewi Mamulaty, Sartika Mania, Siti Maulida, A.Anna Fitri Muh Tawil, Muh Muh. Idham Amir muh. Tawil Muhammad Farid Muhammad Nur Muhammad Yusri Bachtiar, Muhammad Yusri Muhammad Yusup Muhammmad Farid Muhiddin, Nurhayani H Muhiddin, St. Mulia Alfiyanti Mulkisam, Mutia Nahdawati, Nahdawati Nasir, Nabila Nasrul Nasrul NETTI KARIANI MENDOFA Nur Afni Nur Aisyah Nur Hikmahwati Arif, Rifda Nurfitra Yanto Nurhayani H. Muhiddin Nurhayani H. Muhiddin, Nurhayani H. Nurhidayah Nurhidayah Nuryulianti, Nuryulianti Rahayu Rahmani, Anggi Rahmat Hidayat Rahmat, Irwandi Ramadhani, Reski Ramadhani, Rezki Ramlawati Ramlawati Ramlawati Rasyid, Rasdyanti Reski Ramadhani Rezky, A. Muh. Ridwan, La Rifda Mardian Arif Rifda Nur Hikmawati Arif Rijal, Muhammad Riska Riska Rosmini Maru Rusmayadi Sahruni, Sahruni Sahubauwa, Laila Salam, Sintia Seknun, M. Faqih Shoffan Fatkhulloh Sima, Indrayani Sima Sitti Saenab Sitti Saenab, Sitti Sudirman, Nurrahmah Sufiani Sukmadewi M, Fitrah Sulastri Sulastri Sulfiani, Besse Sumarni Sumarni Surati Surati Surya Syakirah, Adinda Triyana Tangalayuk, Kezia Yulnat U, Sahrani Utari, Agnesia Yaqin, Ahmad Ainil Yuliani Yuliani Yunus, Sitti Rahma Zuhudy, Ahmad Zulkifli, Sofyan