Home Garden and The Role of Local Wisdom in The Circular Economy System
Angela Putri Kezia, Dr. Windiani, S. Sos., M.Si, Lienggar Rahadiantino, S.E., M.Sc

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Abstract

Local communities such as Javanese people have traditionally utilised the circular economy technique in their domestic gardens. On the basis of regional expertise and traditions, this technique is used for home garden management. A living pharmacy, living stalls, and living barns are just a few advantages of a home garden. This research is located in Kalurahan Panggungharjo, Kapanewon Sewon, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The purpose of this study is to describe the application of a circular economy in the garden as well as the difficulties and potential solutions. On-site observations and in-depth interviews with informants chosen through the purposive sampling method were used to gather data. To formulate strategic planning recommendations based on the data that has been analysed, researchers use circular economy theory, sustainable development theory, and local knowledge theory to analyse the evidence that has been gathered through descriptive qualitative research methods. This study came to the conclusion that a circular economy system based on local knowledge in the backyard garden helps both community needs fulfilment and environmental sustainability. However, the existence of land use change, the absence of regeneration of local knowledge from previous generations made home garden practices begin to decrease in the community.

Keywords: Ecosystem, Circular Economy, Local Knowledge, Sustainable Development.

Topic: Development Studies and Humanities