Ecoenzyme Based Recycle Method from Pineapple Peel Waste to

Realise an Environmentally Friendly Green Economy

Mamat Ruhimat

, Dina Siti Logayah

and Riko Arrasyid

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Setiabudhi Streat Number 229, Bandung, Indonesia

Keywords: Pineapple Peel Ecoenzym, Recycle Method, Green Economy, Environmentally Friendly.

Abstract: This research aims to improve human welfare and social justice by minimising the impact on the environment.

One of the problems faced is pineapple fruit peel waste, which has not been optimally utilised at all and is

often just dumped into gardens or waters, causing environmental pollution such as unpleasant odours and

groundwater damage. Solid waste mixed with other waste can produce leachate that seeps into the soil and

contaminates underground water. The main factor causing this condition is the lack of knowledge and skills

of the community in effectively treating pineapple peel waste. Methods This research focuses on processing

pineapple peel waste into ecoenzymes as an environmentally friendly recycling solution. The results showed

practical solutions in organic waste management, reducing environmental pollution, and creating new

productive business opportunities and giving birth to environmentally friendly and sustainable commercial

opportunities. The recycle method not only addresses environmental issues, but also advances social aspects

by providing new skill opportunities to the Community, thus providing productive and commercial activities.

1 INTRODUCTION

This research aims to improve welfare and social

justice through optimal utilization of pineapple peel

waste, emphasizing on reducing environmental

pollution (e.g., preventing groundwater pollution)

and creating new economic value for the surrounding

community. In this way, the research objectives

support the principles of a sustainable green

economy. The target of the Sustainable Development

Goals or Sustainable Development pillar 12 on

responsible consumption and production is currently

under-recognized.

It can be seen that when production and

consumption activities take place, it will definitely

produce waste, both organic and inorganic. If the

waste from production and consumption activities is

not managed properly, it will later cause various new

problems for both humans and the surrounding

environment. Indonesia as an agricultural country has

good horticultural potential, including many tropical

fruit commodities (Rahmadhanti et al., 2022). One of

the superior commodities is pineapple (Ananas

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Comosus L). In West Java itself, the largest pineapple

commodity is at 92% which is produced in the

Subang area (Luthfi et al., 2022).

According to data from the Subang Regency

Statistics Agency and data that has been submitted by

the Regent of Subang, H. Ruhimat, he said that in

2023 pineapple land in Subang will reach 3,171.4 Ha

where 1 hectare of pineapple can produce 10 to 15

tons of pineapple. In one year, the maximum limit for

pineapple production is at 2960,000 tons. The large

number of pineapple lands in Subang is of course also

due to the large market demand considering that

pineapple is a fruit that is rich in content and can be

processed into various culinary delights such as

pineapple jam, dodol, and others (Helilusiatiningsih

et al., 2021).

According to agriculture data (2023), pineapple

peel waste can reach 40% of the total weight of

pineapples produced, resulting in millions of tons of

organic waste each year worldwide. In Subang

Regency, West Java, pineapple production reaches up

to 2,960,000 tons per year, resulting in around

800,000 tons of pineapple peel waste that has not

Ruhimat, M., Logayah, D. S. and Arrasyid, R.

Ecoenzyme Based Recycle Method from Pineapple Peel Waste to Realise an Environmentally Friendly Green Economy.

DOI: 10.5220/0013409200004654

In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Humanities Education, Law, and Social Science (ICHELS 2024), pages 40-43

ISBN: 978-989-758-752-8

been optimally utilized. This data shows the

importance of pineapple peel waste management to

reduce environmental impacts. However, there is

something that is less considered by pineapple

business owners, when they clean pineapples from

their skin. Usually pineapple skin will be thrown

away in vain on empty land (Noviana et al., 2019).

According to Nurhayati (2013), pineapple

processing activities produce pineapple peel waste of

27% of the total pineapple production, so that the

pineapple peel waste produced reaches 5.12 tons/ha

of harvest area. Of course, if left unchecked, it will

cause new problems considering that pineapple peel

is organic waste that takes some time to decompose.

Pineapple peel waste that is left to pile up can cause

an unpleasant odor which will later disturb the

comfort of local residents and pollute the

environment (Prasetyo, 2021). In fact, if managed

properly, discarded pineapple peel can be processed

into a product that is useful and needed by the

community.

The solution to this problem can be done by

processing pineapple skin waste into ecoenzyme

liquid. Ecoenzyme is an environmentally friendly

liquid produced from the fermentation of household

organic waste such as fruit and vegetable waste mixed

with several additional ingredients such as water

(Marmi et al., 2023). Ecoenzyme is also considered

effective and economical because it does not require

a large space and cost (Nurfajriah et al., 2021;

Saifuddin et al., 2021). Ecoenzyme liquid processed

from pineapple peel waste can be used as an

ingredient to make various environmentally friendly

household products. One of the products we offer as

a solution to this problem is EnPineas. EnPineas

stands for Environment Pineapple Soap. This product

is a new innovation that we carry from processed

ecoenzyme liquid from pineapple peel waste in the

form of hand soap. EnPineas is not only a hygienic

and clean household product for consumers made

from natural ingredients, but also an environmentally

friendly product with little foam to maintain

cleanliness and sustainable natural stability.

2 RESEARCH METHODS

This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach

with a participatory training method. The purpose of

this study was to describe the increase in knowledge

and skills of participants in managing pineapple peel

waste through the manufacture of ecoenzymes.

Training in processing pineapple peel waste into

ecoenzymes was carried out through a two-day

workshop where participants were taught basic

fermentation techniques. Introduction to raw

materials, Fermentation process, Ecoenzyme

application.

The materials studied include introduction to raw

materials, fermentation processes, to the application

of ecoenzyme products. A total of 50 participants in

Subang Regency, Kasomalang Kulon District,

including business owners and housewives,

participated in this training, which has improved their

ability to manage waste effectively. Data collection

process Direct observation, pre- and post-training

questionnaires, and interviews. While data analysis

Data obtained from questionnaires, interviews, and

observations were analyzed qualitatively with a

thematic analysis approach. Researchers identified

the main themes related to improving knowledge,

skills, and application of ecoenzyme products in the

participants' environment.

3 DISCUSS

Ananas comosus L or what we are familiar with as

pineapple is one of Indonesia's plant commodities

that has great potential to be developed because it has

many benefits. One of its contents is that it contains a

lot of vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E and

bromelain enzymes which are very much needed and

good for the human body. In addition to the fruit,

pineapple skin also has good content, namely

bromelain enzymes, carotenoids, vitamin C and

flavonoids (Putri, 2020). The flavonoid content in

pineapple skin can be used as an antioxidant, anti-

allergic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial.

Pineapple skin also has antioxidant content that can

be used as a skin layer protector because it can

prevent free radicals and can be applied in the form

of anti-fishy odor hand soap products.

Along with the development of technology and

science in society, pineapple skins that were

previously considered trash by society can now be

processed into products rich in benefits, one of the

products we process is hand soap. Why is it called

environmentally friendly because, the process of

processing pineapple skins becomes something

useful, on the other hand there will also be minimal

foam produced so that it can reduce water pollution.

Subang as one of one of the largest pineapple

producing areas in West Java has also given birth to

many new businesses in various fields such as

culinary. However, pineapple skin waste is often not

managed properly. Therefore, we collaborate with

one of the owners of a fairly large pineapple

Ecoenzyme Based Recycle Method from Pineapple Peel Waste to Realise an Environmentally Friendly Green Economy

plantation in Subang, a plantation owned by Mr.

Kartono located in Kasomalang Kulon, Subang,

which will be our partner in the future. Pineapple skin

obtained from the remaining business owned by Mr.

Tono's pineapple plantation will be processed into

environmentally friendly products that are useful for

household activities with new innovations that are in

line with Sustainable Development Goals points 12

and 15. In production activities, we will produce

EnPineas in an amount of 10L. Here are the steps for

making EnPineas (Environment Pineapple Soap):

Figure 1.

The steps for making ecoenzyme consist of:

• Raw materials: pineapple skin, brown sugar, and

water in a ratio of 3:1:10.

• Process: Fermentation is carried out in a closed

container for three months, with stirring every two

weeks.

• Results: The final product in the form of ecoenzyme

liquid can be used immediately.

Based on the trial, every 10 kilograms of

pineapple peel can produce 5 liters of ecoenzyme and

reduce organic waste by 50%. The environmental

impacts include a decrease in unpleasant odors and a

decrease in BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)

levels in the trial area by 40%. The program has

supported Government Regulation No. 81 of 2012

concerning Waste Management and the National

Waste Management Strategy. In addition, this

solution can be integrated with regional organic waste

management programs to create a circular economy.

One of the main challenges is the consistent

availability of raw materials. To overcome this, waste

management can be expanded through collaboration

with more local farmers. In addition, large-scale

management requires more investment in

fermentation infrastructure.

4 CONCLUSIONS

The ecoenzyme-based recycling method of pineapple

peel waste provides an innovative solution to address

environmental challenges while creating new

economic value for the community. This waste

processing process not only helps reduce pollution,

such as water pollution and bad odors, but also

produces value-added products such as

environmentally friendly cleaning fluids and hand

soaps. In addition, this activity supports community

empowerment through skills training, thereby

increasing their capacity to manage organic waste

effectively. This study shows that every 10 kilograms

of pineapple peel can produce 5 liters of ecoenzyme,

with the potential to reduce organic waste by up to

50%. This program is in line with sustainable

development goals, especially on responsible

consumption and production, as well as protection of

terrestrial ecosystems. Challenges such as

consistency of raw material supply and scale of

production can be overcome through collaboration

with local communities and investment in

infrastructure. With an environmentally friendly and

cost-effective approach, this method has the potential

to be widely applied to support a sustainable green

economy.

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