<![CDATA[The waste issue remains a priority environmental health concern in Indonesia, including in Dusun Beran, Jetis District, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The closure of the Piyungan Landfill has led to an increase in the practice of burning household organic waste, reflecting the limited capacity of the community in managing waste at the source. However, organic waste generated at the household level has the potential to be processed into valuable products. This community service program aims to enhance community awareness, knowledge, and skills in organic waste management through an innovation called GAPURA (Galon Pupuk Organik Ramah Lingkungan - Environmentally Friendly Organic Fertilizer Gallon). The implementation method includes problem identification through surveys, the presentation of materials, practical training on organic waste processing, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test designs. The evaluation results show a significant increase in participants' average knowledge scores from 77 to 85, representing a 12.5% improvement, with a p-value of 0.001. These findings indicate that the GAPURA training program is effective in improving the community's capacity to manage waste at the source. This program contributes to strengthening waste management efforts and supports the achievement of the Bantul Regency Waste-Free target.]]>
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