Sustainable Waste Management and Economic Impact at Loang Baloq Park, Mataram City: A Focus on Tourism Economics

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Published: Feb 19, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18196/jerss.v8i1.17612
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Waste and Hygine management, Economic Impact, Loang Baloq Park, Mataram City

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Uwi Martayadi
Department of Tourism, Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara
I Ketut Bagiastra
Department of Tourism, Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara
Siluh Putu Damayanti
Department of Tourism, Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara

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This qualitative study investigates the nexus between sustainable waste management and tourism economics at Loang Baloq Park, Mataram City. Utilizing interviews, focus group discussions, observational studies, document analysis, and ethnographic engagement, the research explores stakeholder perspectives and behaviors. The research intervention transformed waste management practices, introducing designated trash bins and addressing sanitation issues. Collaboration with Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Mataram and ambitious plans for a waste bank showcase a strategic shift toward economic sustainability. The study implemented a purposeful socialization approach, strategically aligning activities with economic goals to address waste management challenges while promoting local businesses

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Martayadi, U., Bagiastra, I. K., & Damayanti, S. P. (2024). Sustainable Waste Management and Economic Impact at Loang Baloq Park, Mataram City: A Focus on Tourism Economics. Journal of Economics Research and Social Sciences, 8(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.18196/jerss.v8i1.17612
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