IJES : Indonesian Journal of Environmental Sustainability.
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025

REVIEW: UTILIZATION OF DOMESTIC WASTE (FRUIT) AS A RAW MATERIAL SOURCE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ECO-ENZYMES, WHICH ARE USED AS LIQUID ORGANIC FERTILIZERS AND ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS

Bhernama, Bhayu Gita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Feb 2026

Abstract

Domestic waste generated from households, particularly food scraps as well as vegetable and fruit residues, represents a major environmental problem when not properly managed. One alternative solution to reduce domestic waste while producing value-added products is the conversion of household organic waste into eco-enzymes. This study aimed to describe the processing of domestic waste into eco-enzymes and to evaluate their potential applications as antibacterial agents and liquid organic fertilizers. Eco-enzymes were produced through a fermentation process using domestic waste, molasses, and water at a ratio of 1:3:10 for a period of three months. The fermentation process resulted in a dark brown liquid with a characteristic acidic aroma, indicating successful microbial activity. The resulting eco-enzymes exhibited antibacterial properties and contained various macro and micro nutrients essential for plant growth, suggesting their effectiveness as disinfectants and organic liquid fertilizers. In conclusion, eco-enzymes derived from domestic waste offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach for waste management while providing multifunctional products with potential applications in sanitation and agriculture.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJES

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Earth & Planetary Sciences Energy Engineering

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IJES : Indonesian Journal of Environmental Sustainability is a journal published by Center for Environmental Studies Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The journal publishes research articles, conceptual articles, and book reviews of environmental studies and sustainability ...