<![CDATA[Waste management remains one of the major challenges in achieving sustainable development, particularly in rural areas where production activities rely on local resources. Bamboo waste and batik wastewater that are not properly managed may contribute to environmental problems; however, these waste streams also have the potential to be transformed into valuable resources with economic benefits. This study aims to analyze the implementation of a social innovation-based circular economy model through the integration of bamboo waste and batik wastewater management in the Rumah Kreatif Boek Khaman Program, Lubuk Raman Village, Muara Enim Regency, Indonesia. This study employed a mixed-methods approach with a descriptive case study design. Data were collected through observations, interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), Participatory Assessment, program documentation, and environmental and social evaluation data. The results demonstrate that the program successfully established a community-based circular economy system by converting bamboo waste through pyrolysis technology into biobachar, which was subsequently utilized as a filtration medium in a Hybrid Constructed Wetland (HCW) system for batik wastewater treatment. The implementation of this program generated measurable environmental improvements, including reductions in Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) by 56.2%, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) by 50%, and turbidity by 95%, as well as water savings of 28.6 m³/year. Furthermore, the program strengthened community capacity through the integration of three main community groups involving 47 active members and contributed to increased community income. The findings indicate that the integration of social innovation and circular economy principles can establish a waste management system that not only supports environmental improvement but also promotes community empowerment and local economic sustainability. The Rumah Kreatif Boek Khaman Program demonstrates the potential of community-based circular economy approaches in transforming local waste challenges into opportunities for sustainable development.]]>
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