Circular economy model based on places of worship in Indonesia

Abstract

The circular economy is an alternative to the traditional linear economy which consists of make, use, dispose, and continues to generate waste and exploit the use of natural resources. The place of worship in the midst of the community can be a role model as a center of worship and also as a center for the formation of a sustainable circular economy. Places of worship and their adherents as actors or subjects who will pioneer and imply these circular economy activities. The purpose of this second phase of research is to form a model for the implementation of a circular economy for communities based on places of worship. The research method carried out in this second stage is by quantitative method with PLS-SEM and data analysis using Smart-PLS 4.0. The results of the research obtained are for the circular economy model using the GoF Value formula, the value is 0.509, this value has a large or strong criterion. This means that the circular economy model in places of worship formed in this study has a high ability to explain empirical data, hence, overall, it can be said that the model formed is valid. There are six indicators out of nine of the circular economy in the places of worship, namely: 1) refuse; 2) rethink; 3) reuse; 4) repair; 5) refurbish and 6) recycle. This study recommends that places of worship also can be models for developing the circular economy.