Politeknik Piksi Ganesha Collaborates with Maleer Village on Innovation Using Used Plastic Bottles to Filter E. Coli Bacteria from Septic Tank Waste

September 10, 2024 – Bandung

Politeknik Piksi Ganesha, a leading vocational higher education institution in Indonesia, is making strides in bridging the gap between academia and real-world problem-solving. In a recent collaboration with Maleer Village, the polytechnic has developed an innovative solution to filter E. coli bacteria from septic tank waste using recycled plastic bottles.

The innovative solution developed  utilizes a simple yet effective filtration system made from used plastic bottles. By repurposing these readily available materials has created a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way to remove harmful E. coli bacteria from septic tank waste, ensuring safer disposal and reducing the risk of waterborne diseases.  Bottles can be used as part of a multi-stage filtration system, where waste from the septic tank is filtered through multiple layers of material. This innovation has generated economic value while also reducing inorganic waste residue.

The successful implementation of this innovative solution in Maleer Village has received widespread recognition. By fostering such collaborative partnerships, the polytechnic aims to continue its mission of empowering the knowledge of lecturers and students through community service while providing real impacts on the community through the campus service, especially in the nearest village to the campus, namely the Maleer village.

Author : Candra Mecca Sufyana
Editor : Andini Kusdiantini

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