Background and Objectives: Forests function as a habitat for living things and are a supporter of oxygen availability throughout the world. Forests also function as absorbers of 25% of carbon dioxide emissions that are released into the atmosphere due to human activities, and Indonesia is the country with the third largest forest area in the world. Forest fires are a routine problem in Indonesi…
Industrial growth and increasing economic demands in the energy sector, particularly in petroleum and natural gas, have significantly contributed to the acceleration of environmental degradation. Exploration and production activities in the oil and gas industry generate various types of waste, one of which is oil sludge. Improper management of oil sludge can lead to ecological, economic, and so…
Riau Province, which has a large area of forest and land, is one of the contributors to the recurrent forest and land fires that occur every year. One of the most severe districts is Indragiri Hulu Regency. Statistically, in the past year there were 91 forest fire disasters with a burned area of 578 hectares. The increase in the incidence of forest and land fires in Indragiri Hulu must be contr…
ABSTRACT Medical waste incineration in hospitals may release microplastic particles into the atmosphere. Microplastics are plastic particles ranging from 1 μm to 5 mm in size, characterized by their light weight, ease of dispersion, and potential risks to human health and the environment. This study aimed to analyze the abundance, types, and polymer composition of airborne microplastics a…
ABSTRACT Siak River water has a high natural organic matter (NOM) content, which has the potential to form disinfection by-products in the form of trihalomethanes (THM) when it reacts with chlorine. THM are carcinogenic and have fatal impact on human health, so treatment is necessary before disinfection. This study aims to calculate the efficiency of organic and color removal in Siak R…
ABSTRACT The Siak River, a source of raw water for Pekanbaru City Water Company, contains organic matter content and high water color. Organic matter content in river water will produce THM when disinfected with chlorine, so it is necessary to treat organic matter before disinfection. This study aims to calculate the efficiency of organic matter and color removal and determine the optimal…
ABSTRACT Sago bark has potential as an alternative raw material for environmentally friendly bioenergy, with the potential bio-pellets from sago bark capable of producing a calorific value of around 4,855 kcal/kg, thus meeting the biomass pellet standard for energy. This study aims to analyze the effect of co-firing variation of sago bark biomass pellets based on SNI 8951:2020, to assess t…
Clean water is a basic need that is absolutely necessary to support human life. Perumda Air Minum Tirta Terubuk which operates in Bengkalis District has an important role in providing drinking water for the local community. However, the quality of the water produced faces various challenges, especially due to peat soil conditions that cause high levels of organic matter and water acidity. This…
The Slaughterhouse (RPH) plays an important role in supporting food security and the economy, but it also has a significant environmental impact if not managed sustainably. Waste generated, such as blood, rumen, manure, and leftover feed, can pollute the environment if not properly managed. Based on observations at RPH Bangkinang, with 3-5 cattle slaughtered daily, the waste produced amounts to…
Mangrove ecosystems play a vital role in coastal resilience, biodiversity conservation, and carbon sequestration. However, these ecosystems face severe degradation due to anthropogenic activities such as deforestation, land conversion, and unsustainable exploitation. This study investigates the sustainability status of mangrove ecosystem management in Buruk Bakul Village, Riau Province, using t…
The Kampar River has potential non-renewable resources to be utilized, specifically sand and stone, but along with the high demand for construction materials for the construction of housing, roads or other buildings, over-utilization has begun to occur. Economically, river sand mining activities have high profit prospects and are feasible, but compared to the positive impacts, the negative impa…
The Kepau Jaya Special Purpose Forest (KHDTK) has experienced problems covering ecological, economic, socio-cultural and institutional legal aspects. Problems in the Kepau Jaya KHDTK include land conversion into oil palm plantations carried out by communities and companies and land conversion into residential areas. This research aims to analyze the existing conditions of Kepau Jaya KHDTK, the…
ZAKIAH, NIM 2210247885, Pollution Control Strategy for the Bukit Batu River in Bengkalis Regency, supervised by Rahman Karnila and Budijono. The Bukit Batu River in Bengkalis Regency plays a vital role as a water source for household use, irrigation, industry, and transportation. However, the increasing household and industrial activities have significantly contributed to water pollution. This…
ABSTRACT Riau Province is one of Indonesia’s main producers of pineapple and coconut, with annual production reaching hundreds of thousands of tons. Processing these commodities generates large amounts of waste in the form of pineapple peel and coconut pulp, which, if not managed properly, can potentially cause environmental pollution. One promising solution is bioconversion using Black …
ABSTRACT The Tangkerang River flows through source areas such as markets, settlements, hospitals, and hotels, which contribute wastewater that poses risks if discharged directly into the water body without prior treatment. This study aims to assess pollutant loads and carrying capacity using the Qual2Kw and WASP (Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program) models. The Qual2Kw model was appl…
SUMMARY RATI JUSLIYANTI, NIM. 2110246879, Strategy for Fulfilling Green Open Space in Urban Areas of Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency, supervised by Yusni Ikhwan Siregar and Defri Yoza. Urban Areas of Bantan District are included in the border areas with population growth that continues to increase every year. In fulfilling green open space in urban areas, it is often hampered because the i…
SUMMARY TUTI AMELIA, NIM.2110246828. MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF OIL PALM-BASED AGROFORESTRY IN THE LIVELIHOOD VILLAGE, KAMPAR KIRI TENGAH DISTRICT, KAMPAR REGENCY. Supervised by Yusni Ikhwan Siregar and Defri Yoza. Oil palm-based agroforestry management can be developed from ecological, economic, and social aspects to optimize land use to improve community welfare and conserve nat…
ABSTRACT The use of environmentally friendly materials in construction is an important consideration in efforts to reduce waste, particularly plastic waste that is difficult to decompose. This study aims to investigate the effect of using LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) plastic waste on the characteristics of paving blocks, particularly in terms of compressive strength and water absorption…
ABSTRACT Tenayan Industrial Estate has various anthropogenic activities such as industrial and population activities, many activities can affect the amount of pollutants in the air, one of which is microplastics. Microplastics can be distributed through the air due to the influence of meteorological factors. This study aims to analyze the abundance of microplastic particles in the air arou…
ABSTRACT Chromium Hexavalent (Cr(VI)) is a type of waste that is carcinogenic and persistent in the environment. One method that can be used to remove Cr(VI) metal is the biosorption method, which utilizes microalgae immobilized with sodium alginate to achieve a stable structure. This study aims to obtain optimum conditions and empirical models for Cr(VI) removal and optical density using …