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Vermicomposting as a potential strategy for microplastic reduction in organic waste: mini review Ardin Abdul Gafur, Muzna; Gupta, Puneet Kumar; Iswahyudi, Iswahyudi; Setyobudi, Roy Hendroko
Environmental and Agriculture Management Vol 2 No 1 (2025): Environmental and Agriculture Management : May 2025
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Islam Madura, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31102/eam.2.1.58-71

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Microplastics have emerged as one of the most concerning pollutants increasingly detected in organic waste streams, including household waste, agricultural residues, and fecal sludge. The presence of microplastics in recycled waste products, such as compost, introduces a new threat to soil quality and food safety. One promising biological approach for mitigating microplastic contamination is vermicomposting a process that involves the decomposition of organic waste facilitated by earthworms. This review aims to evaluate the potential of vermicomposting in reducing microplastic contamination, as well as its effects on earthworm health and the quality of the resulting compost. The methodology involved an extensive literature review of articles published in Scopus-indexedjournals between 2020 and 2025. The review findings indicate that earthworm activity can contribute to the physical fragmentation of microplastics, stimulate microbial degradation within the gut, and potentially alter the chemical structures of specific polymers, such as polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). However, the presence of microplastics also exerts negative effects, including the induction of oxidative stress, reduced earthworm biomass, decreased survival rates, and alterations in compost quality, particularly the carbon-to-nitrogen (C/N) ratio. These findings suggest that although vermicomposting is not yet fully capable of completely degrading microplastics, it holds potential as an early-stage technology for managing organic waste contaminated with microplastics. Further research is required to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying biological mechanisms and to develop more efficient and safe integrated vermicomposting systems for sustainable agricultural practices.
Pengaruh Cemaran Mikroplastik Polipropilena (PP) Terhadap Pertumbuhan 2 Varietas Jagung Lokal Madura Marchel Putra Garfansa; Agus Hadiyanto; Yenni Arista Cipta Ekalaturrahmah; Iswahyudi Iswahyudi
Jurnal Penelitian Pertanian Terapan Vol 26 No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Lampung.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25181/jppt.v26i2.4888

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This study aimed to compare the growth responses of two local Madurese maize varieties, Talangu and Elos, grown in media contaminated with polypropylene (PP) microplastics, and to identify the variety that showed better adaptive capacity during the early growth stage. The experiment was conducted using a 2 × 2 factorial completely randomized design with three replications. The tested factors consisted of maize variety, namely Talangu and Elos, and growth media condition, namely without PP contamination and with PP contamination. Observations were carried out at 5, 10, and 15 days after sowing on plant height, number of leaves, root length, and plant fresh weight. The results showed that polypropylene microplastic contamination affected the growth responses of both varieties, although the magnitude of the effect varied depending on the observed parameter. In general, the Talangu variety exhibited better growth performance in plant height, root length, shoot fresh weight, and root fresh weight, whereas the Elos variety was relatively better at maintaining leaf number under contaminated conditions. These findings indicate that plant responses to polypropylene contamination are parameter-specific and influenced by varietal differences. Based on the overall early growth responses, the Talangu variety can be considered more tolerant to polypropylene microplastic contamination than the Elos variety.
Perencanaan Taman Edukasi Menuju Desa Pademawu Timur Mandiri Iswahyudi Iswahyudi; Marchel Putra Garfansa; Yenni Arista Cipta Ekalaturrahmah
Agrokreatif: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): Agrokreatif Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Institut Pertanian Bogor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/agrokreatif.8.3.385-393

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This Community Service Program (PKM) is implemented based on a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Agrotechnology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Madura Islamic University and East Pademawu Village. The coaching program carried out is related to landscape learning materials. The purpose of providing landscape design materials for East Pademawu BUMDes is to improve landscape design insight and skills, to optimize the function and beauty and role of local village education parks so that they can support BUMDes administrators towards independent villages. Service activities in the form of providing materials and training followed by distributing questionnaires (based on a Likert scale whose score has been determined) to measure the level of achievement of socialization and training carried out. The location for the design is the backyard of the East Pademawu Village Hall office. The results of the participants' assessment of the benefits of the training through observation sheets showed an increase in the benefits, soft skills of BUMDes participants and the quality of local village facilities and infrastructure with a percentage of 83%. Participants showed enthusiasm and activity in the good category and agreed on the educational park landscape plan that had been optimally designed on village land. However, for mastery of material, creativity and conveying ideas, participants fall into the sufficient category so that there is a need for guidance and retraining which is based on the approval of cooperation between partner members and the garden landscape design team of the Madura Islamic University so that periodic guidance for BUMDes can still be carried out. The shortcoming that still needs to be considered for participants is a sense of design which can be overcome and minimized by broadening their horizons and actively joining the landscape design community.