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Merauke – Toyota Indonesia continues to provide mentoring for the 25 best proposals in the 13th Toyota Eco Youth (TEY) competition for senior high schools across the country. Following visits to Balikpapan, Surabaya, Manado, Makassar, and Mojokerto, Toyota Indonesia now visited (Genba) Merauke City in South Papua, specifically SMAN 3 Merauke, one of the finalist schools of the 13th TEY.
The Genba or mentoring activity aims to refine the vision and mission of the environmental project proposals submitted by the finalists, so they become more applicable, impactful, and engage wider community participation. This stage is part of strengthening the purpose and vision of all finalists in the TEY program, which has reached its second decade since its inception in 2005.
Carrying the theme “EcoActivism: Time to Take Action for the Earth,” the 13th TEY focuses on the efforts of youth to drive decarbonization. The program not only encourages emission reduction but also exploration and utilization of new opportunities to develop the local economy.
Toyota Indonesia Conducts TEY-13 Genba Visit to SMAN 3 Merauke, South Papua — President Director of PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Nandi Julyanto (third from left), together with the Secretary of the South Papua Provincial Education and Culture Office (Disdikbud PPS), Marten Rumar (right), and representative of the Merauke Regency Government, Yanoaris Kotmak (second from right), speak with students of the TEY-13 team from SMAN 3 Merauke during the TEY-13 Genba visit by Toyota Indonesia at the school on Friday (May 2). The 13th TEY, themed “EcoActivism: Time to Take Action for the Earth,” emphasizes the role of youth in decarbonization. Beyond reducing emissions, this environmental competition also encourages the use of new opportunities to support community-driven, eco-friendly economic growth. (*)
As one of the 13th TEY finalist schools, SMAN 3 Merauke submitted a proposal titled BBL (Brown Block of Life) – the utilization of cattle manure and sago waste for planting and composting using solar power and a circular economy approach. With the BBL proposal, SMAN 3 Merauke aims to turn this Eco Project idea into a real solution for environmental challenges in its surroundings.
“Toyota Indonesia highly appreciates the environmental proposals from the 13th TEY finalist schools, which are creative, innovative, and align with decarbonization efforts during this energy transition era. This includes the BBL-themed Eco Project submitted by SMAN 3 Merauke, aiming to turn an innovative idea into a real environmental solution for their region. This reaffirms that decarbonization efforts require synergy from all parties, including students as the younger generation and key contributors to a greener future,” said Nandi Julyanto, President Director of PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), during his visit to SMAN 3 Merauke alongside Toyota Indonesia management
President Director of PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Nandi Julyanto (second from right), receives an award from the Principal of SMAN 3 Merauke, Benedikta Sri Lestari Kelanit (second from left), witnessed by the Secretary of the South Papua Provincial Education and Culture Office (Disdikbud PPS), Marten Rumar (left), and representative of the Merauke Regency Government, Yanoaris Kotmak (right), during a visit to SMAN 3 Merauke as part of the 13th Toyota Eco Youth (TEY) Genba by Toyota Indonesia, in Merauke, South Papua Province. (*)
In a separate statement, Henry Tanoto, Vice President Director of PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM), emphasized that TEY is not merely a program to raise environmental awareness among high school students. Through this competition, Toyota Indonesia also aims to cultivate pioneers and environmental advocates among the youth who can turn innovative ideas into solutions for local environmental problems.
“Toyota Indonesia believes that creative ideas from the younger generation can evolve into real action during this energy transition era. We hope the TEY program also serves as a platform for high school students to realize their ideas and collaborate to tackle environmental issues, while at the same time exploring new opportunities to help grow the local economy,” said Henry Tanoto.
Utilizing Cattle Manure and Sago Waste with Solar Power
As one of the finalists of the 13th TEY, SMAN 3 Merauke’s BBL proposal focuses on transforming cattle manure and sago waste into planting material and compost using solar energy and a circular economy approach.
The TEY judging panel considered SMAN 3 Merauke’s proposal both creative and innovative. Through this idea, they created a breakthrough in sustainable waste processing while involving the local community.
The proposal is also deeply rooted in the region’s geographic potential—South Papua is a major sago-producing area and is home to many community-based cattle farms.
While sago production and cattle farming contribute significantly to the local economy, they also pose environmental challenges, particularly in managing waste. If not properly handled, waste from these activities can release methane (CH4), a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2).
Effective management of cattle waste—such as aerobic composting—can significantly reduce methane emissions. Likewise, using sago waste as compost material not only reduces waste but also contributes to lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
“To address these challenges, SMAN 3 Merauke processes sago and cattle waste into Brown Block of Life (BBL). This effort not only makes the environment cleaner but also helps prevent global warming,” said Benedikta Sri Lestari Kelanit, Principal of SMAN 3 Merauke.
BBL, which uses solar energy to reduce production costs, can nourish plants for up to four years and provides an affordable organic fertilizer alternative. It boosts the welfare of farmers and cattle breeders. The production and sale of compost also creates additional income and job opportunities, thereby strengthening the local economy in South Papua. This initiative has had significant social and economic impacts, creating a sustainable circular economy within the community. (*)
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