Waste flow analysis to improve waste management systems: Case studies in Diponegoro University

Implementation of solid waste management in educational institutions is one of the main challenges faced in achieving sustainable development. However, far too little attention has been paid to managing solid waste effectively in educational institutions. Thus, this research tries to map and characterize solid waste produced through waste flow analysis (WFA). A case study of waste flow mapping at Diponegoro University revealed that the waste management infrastructure in Diponegoro University has yet to achieve equilibrium, with around 50% of the waste ending up in landfills. Waste management has not been implemented effectively, leading to only half of the recyclable waste being processed monthly. The findings indicate that the Waste Flow Analysis (WFA) effectively assesses the existing waste management conditions at Diponegoro University. The findings of this study could serve as a reference for implementing comprehensive waste management in educational institutions.