Achieving circular economy at integrated waste treatment facility (tpst) in Banyumas: Mediating effect of women roles

Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Design, Institut TeknologiTelkom Purwokerto, 53147 Central Java, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: fauzan@ittelkom-pwt.ac.id

Abstract

The amount of waste in Indonesia continues to increase along with population growth. This high growth also contributes to waste generation, and one regency that initiates waste management is Banyumas. The government initiated an integrated waste treatment facility (TPST) based on a circular economy approach. The circular economy approach through TPST aligns with implementing the local values from the Javanese philosophy. In addition, Women play a vital role in maximizing waste management programs. The research aims to find the relationship among local values, women’s roles, and the circular economy. The method used wasquantitative, with 54 respondents. The analysis used structural equation modeling-partial least square (SEM-PLS). The result shows that women’s role mediates the relationship between local values and circular economy. To improve the circular economy at TPST, the government needs to implement local values supported by the role of women. The government should take a strategic stance in encouraging by setting off some initiatives and programs. The practical contribution of this study is that the government can conduct training programs based on gender, especially for empoweringwomen in TPST management and circular economy.