Psi Lingkungan - Esai 8 – Nasabah Bank Sampah - Dr. A. Shinta, M. A - SPSJ – 9 Januari 2026

 Being a Bank Sampah Member 

Hana Fardilla – 24310410048 – Psikologi Kelas Karyawan

Psikologi Lingkungan - Esai 8 -  Dr. A. Shinta, M. A

Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Proklamasi 45

Yogyakarta

Becoming a member of a bank sampah has been a meaningful experience that changed the way I view waste and my daily habits. Before joining, I often thought of waste as something useless that only needed to be thrown away. However, by becoming a nasabah bank sampah, I learned that waste can have value if it is managed properly and responsibly.

I save my waste at the Bank Sampah Sawo Kecik, which is located in the Community Hall of RW 63, Candi Gebang Permai Housing Complex, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Established in 2014, this waste bank was later officially named the Sawo Kecik, carrying the motto “sorted waste into blessings.” 

As a member, I participated in saving waste at least two times. In the first saving activity, I collected several types of household waste, including plastic bottles, cardboard, putihan, HD, anda BDA, with a total weight of 2.3 kilograms. After the waste was weighed and recorded by the bank sampah officer, I received 3,050 rupiah, which was added to my waste savings account. Although the amount was not very large, the experience itself was rewarding because it showed that small actions can still contribute to environmental sustainability.

The second saving activity was carried out on where I submitted plastic bottles and cardboard weighing 1,9 kilograms. From this deposit, I obtained 1,500 rupiah. Through this process, I became better in sorting waste at home and more aware of the types of waste that can be recycled.

Overall, becoming a nasabah bank sampah has taught me the importance of environmental responsibility, consistency, and community participation. The activity of saving waste not only helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, but also encourages people to adopt a cleaner and more sustainable lifestyle. This experience motivated me to continue participating in waste management efforts and to invite others to be more conscious of how they handle waste in their daily lives.