Ecofeminist Movement: Roles of Youth in Community-Based Waste Recycling Management

Abstract

This study discusses a social enterprise for sustainable inorganic waste
management called Daur Resik in the Special Region of Yogyakarta,
Sukoharjo, Solo, and Magelang, developed by young women to solve waste
management problems in the community. Daur Resik strengthens education
through Trash for School activities and deals with issues of ecological justice
and women. This research aims to analyze the role of young people in waste
management in the Daur Resik community from an ecofeminist perspective.
Qualitative descriptive methods were used in the research through literature
review, observation, and in-depth interviews with the founders, front liners,
and the community involved in Daur Resik activities in Yogyakarta. The data
was analyzed using ecofeminism theory (perspectives of women, young
people, children, elderly, and disabled) and sustainable development goals
(SDGs). The results indicated that waste management and Recycling
Education activities initiated by young people were, in practice, able to
inspire communities (especially women, young people, and families) to
change their lifestyle to be more environmentally friendly through
responsible waste management, donation to public education, and support
for the ratification of the TPKS Bill. In the educational process, Daur Resik
maximizes social media in collaboration with universities, educational
institutions, community organizations, and other feminist groups.