Utilization of Information Technology in Waste Management in Islamic Boarding Schools Baitul Qur'an as an Implementation of Continuing Education

Abstract

This research focuses on the analysis of the application of information technology in the waste management system and its relationship with the implementation of sustainable education at the Baitul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School, Pringsewu, Lampung. The Background of the research is based on the increasing volume of waste in the Islamic boarding school environment and the low awareness of the residents of the Islamic boarding school regarding the importance of systematic and sustainable environmental management. As Islamic educational institutions, Islamic boarding schools have a moral, religious, and social responsibility to instill values ​​of concern for nature, in accordance with Islamic teachings regarding trustworthiness, cleanliness, and preserving God's creation. The principles of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) are an important foundation for forming consistent and sustainable ecological behavior. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design. The research results show that the use of information technology, such as digital waste banks, waste data collection applications, and cleanliness reporting systems, has a positive impact on the effectiveness of waste management in Islamic boarding schools. This technology simplifies the sorting, recording, and coordination processes between units. Furthermore, its implementation has increased students' ecological awareness, fostered clean living habits, and served as a contextual learning medium that integrates Islamic spiritual values ​​with environmental management practices. Thus, technological innovation and values-based education have proven effective in creating an educational, efficient, and sustainable environmental management model in the Islamic boarding school environment.