Exploring Lived Experiences and Meanings of Community Participation in Waste Bank Programs in Urban Indonesia
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Community-based environmental initiatives are crucial in addressing waste management and sustainability. Waste bank programs, in particular, integrate environmental, social, and economic goals through active community participation. However, little is known about the subjective experiences and meanings attached to participation, creating a gap in understanding how community members interpret their involvement. This study applies Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) using semi-structured interviews with twelve participants engaged for at least six months. Findings reveal four key dimensions of meaning: awareness transformation, negotiation of personal and collective responsibilities, emotional empowerment, and redefinition of social identity. Beyond functional waste management, participation reshapes values, identities, and sense of belonging. These insights underscore the need for program design and policies that integrate personal meaning and social identity to strengthen sustainable community engagement.
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