| dc.description.abstract | This research is motivated by previous studies that have not specifically indicated waste
generation at the three research locations within the University of North Sumatra (USU). The
objective of this study is to determine the waste generation, composition, and characteristics, as
well as the appropriate campaign media for the research locations at USU. Measurements of
waste generation, composition, and characteristics were based on SNI 19-3694-1994, while data
for determining appropriate campaign media were obtained by distributing questionnaires to
lecturers, students, and employees at the research locations. The waste generation rates at each
research location were 0,083 kg/person/day and 1,314 L/person/day (Rector's Bureau), 0.010
kg/person/day and 1,207 L/person/day (Faculty of Psychology), and 0,205 kg/person/day and
2,303 L/person/day (Faculty of Nursing). The highest organic and inorganic waste compositions
at each location were dominated by food waste (21,48%) and others (42,55%) at the Rector's
Bureau; leaves (54,12%) and plastic (14,28%) at the Faculty of Psychology; and leaves (37,13%)
and others (20,99%) at the Faculty of Nursing. The highest moisture content for organic waste
was found at the Rector's Bureau on the fourth day (92,594%), while for inorganic waste, it was
found at the Rector's Bureau on the second day (2,197%). The highest volatile matter content for
organic waste was found at the Faculty of Psychology on the eighth day (22,020%), whereas for
inorganic waste, it was found at the Faculty of Psychology on the fourth day (99,850%). The
highest ash content for organic waste was found at the Faculty of Psychology on the second day
(0,448%), while for inorganic waste, it was found at the Faculty of Nursing on the eighth day
(12,512%). The appropriate campaign media to be used in the Waste Awareness Environmental
Campaign at USU for lecturers, students, and employees are posters and banners. | en_US |
