East Lampung, 2021 – Great Giant Foods (GGF) continues to apply the circular economy principle by maximizing the value of waste not only for the company but also for surrounding communities. One initiative is the biogas training program, which introduces techniques for converting cow manure into renewable energy.
The training was held at Thobul Qolbi Mosque, Dusun I Rantaujaya Udik, Sukadana District, East Lampung Regency, while still adhering to COVID-19 health protocols. It was officially opened by Head of Region I Section of Way Kambas National Park, Bayu Aji Saputra, and attended by 20 local residents.
According to Gilang M. Nugraha, Assistant Manager of People & Community Sustainability at GGF, the training serves as a way to share practical knowledge on how cow manure can be processed into biogas for household use.
“Through this biogas introduction training, we hope the community can gain new knowledge that brings direct benefits to their daily lives,” said Gilang.
During the session, Julius Sugarjato, Sustainability Project Expert Manager at GGF, explained that improperly managed cow manure can cause health and environmental problems. However, with proper processing, it can produce biogas—an eco-friendly energy source—while the by-products can still be used as organic fertilizer.
Meanwhile, Bayu Aji Saputra praised GGF’s contribution, saying that the training provided valuable insights for members of the Forest Farmers Group under the assistance of Way Kambas National Park.
One participant, Tumin, expressed his enthusiasm after learning about the process. He and other residents are now interested in building simple biogas installations made of cement, fiber, or plastic to start utilizing cow manure more effectively.
