WASTE MANAGEMENT SIMULATION: INCREASING COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF RW 06 TUNJUNGSEKAR THROUGH ROLE PLAY

Abstract

Waste management is a crucial issue in many areas, including in RW 06 Kelurahan Tunjungsekar, Malang City, which is facing increasing waste volume due to urbanization. Although inadequate waste management can have serious environmental and health impacts, public awareness of the importance of waste segregation and treatment is still low. This article discusses implementing a roleplaying game-based waste management socialization program designed to trigger changes in waste care behavior in the area. The role-play method was chosen due to its interactive nature, where residents are directly involved in simulating waste management through real-life scenarios. The results showed a significant increase in residents' awareness and participation in the importance of waste management, as well as a strengthened sense of collective responsibility in keeping the environment clean. The findings confirm that innovative approaches such as role-playing can be an effective alternative in environmental campaigns, especially in raising awareness and changing people's behavior regarding waste management.