Analysis for cleaner production implementation strategy in batik industry in Bogor

Abstract

The batik industry potentially pollutes the environment with the liquid waste of synthetic dyes. Cleaner production approach can be implemented to minimize pollution concerning environmental, technical as well as economic aspects. This study was aimed to analyze the strategy for implementing a cleaner production concept in the batik industry located in Bogor concerning technical, environmental and financial aspects. The methods used in this study were a quick scan for waste identification along with with the production flow, fishbone diagram for problems' mapping, and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) for selecting the best strategy. The quick scan result indicated that dyeing, soaking and rinsing processes were main contributors of the dye waste. The use of natural dyes was considered as the best strategy to achieve environment-friendly and sustainable batik industry, whereas the production process and batik industry were the most important factor and actor, respectively. The use of bucket under drying fabrics to retain falling water is recommended as the best option, with low investment cost and a payback period of 6 months. Sustainable batik industry through institutional development is also recommended for optimizing the use of resources to provide natural dyes, as well as skillful entrepreneurs, and workers of dyes-extracting and batik industries.