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Students of Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije), through the Student Creativity Program for Innovative Works (PKM-KI), successfully created “BioPort.” BioPort is a portable biogas production tool that utilizes organic household waste and integrates with the Internet of Things (IoT) system.
This innovation serves as a solution to the increasing volume of kitchen waste often discarded without maximum utilization, simultaneously supporting the renewable energy movement.
BioPort was developed by a team led by Dea Yuniar Findasari, alongside Sulthon Aulia Nanda, Ivo Xaverian Sinaga, Ananta Renditya Wibowo, and Justice Faid Akbar Maulana, under the supervision of lecturer Risse Entikaria Rachmanita, S.Pd., M.Si.
The device not only converts waste into energy but also provides easy monitoring through a smartphone application, allowing the fermentation process to be supervised in real-time.
In her explanation, Dea emphasized the importance of simple, impactful innovation.
“Through BioPort, we want to prove that simple innovation can bring a big impact to the environment and society,” she said.
Furthermore, she highlighted the educational goal of BioPort, which aims to change the public’s perception of waste.
“We hope the public will not only use BioPort but also realize that waste has energy value. If managed correctly, waste is no longer a problem, but a resource,” added Dea.
Through this development, the team hopes BioPort can be implemented at various levels, from households to communities, and become a tangible step for the younger generation in supporting energy independence and a sustainable lifestyle in Indonesia.