Menggali Potensi Ekonomi dari Sampah : Peran Ibu Rumah Tangga dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Ekonomi Keluarga di Kecamatan Padangsidimpuan Utara Kota Padangsidimpuan

Abstract

The economic potential of waste or used goods has recently become a new phenomenon that can be used as an alternative to increase family income. There are many reasons why families seek side jobs to supplement their income to meet today's increasing needs, not only for clothing, food, and shelter, but also for education and health. For some, waste is a threat that must be avoided or even discarded because it is considered worthless or has no value. However, for others, waste can be used to supplement family income because behind its contained side, waste has a promising value that can increase family income. In line with the sustainable development program, one of which emphasizes zero poverty, zero hunger. Poverty is a problem that remains a hot topic not only in Indonesia but also globally. Because poverty can also give rise to other problems such as increased crime and other social issues in society. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the extent of the economic potential of waste that can be utilized and the role of housewives in improving family income, especially in the North Padangsidimpuan District, Padangsidimpuan City. The research method used was descriptive qualitative research, conducted by interviewing informants, namely housewives who play a role in utilizing waste or used goods. The results obtained from this study are that what the housewives do is very helpful in improving their family's economy. This can be seen from their high hopes that the Padangsidimpuan City government will participate in developing socialization of waste (used goods) utilization as an alternative for housewives to increase family income, which of course will also improve education and health for the people of Padangsidimpuan City in the future.