Application of Cleaner Production on the Development of Meniran Herbal Drink.

Abstract

The application of cleaner production in the production process of meniran products is carried out to prevent or minimize waste by increasing productivity, efficiency and production effectiveness. The purpose of this study is to identify the flow of raw materials, energy and water, analyze technical, environmental and financial feasibility by calculating the payback period (PP), as well as determine the priority of implementation of cleaner production. The stages of the research consist of quick scan analysis, identification of material, energy and waste flows, determination of alternatives, feasibility analysis and selection of clean production priorities. The research was conducted by observing the production process of meniran products from meniran simplicia to ready-to- consumed products. The production process consists of maceration extraction, filtering, mixing, low temperature drying, size reduction, compounding and packaging. The recommended clean production alternatives include (1) compost making 6.09 months or 0.50 year, (2) good manufacturing practice application 6.4 months or 0.53 and (3) the replacement of mixer 1.53 months or 0.13 year. The payback period is a financial metric used to evaluate the time it takes for an investment to generate enough cash flows to recover its initial cost. given three payback periods: 6.09, 6.54, and 1.53. Among the given payback periods, the best option would be 1.53, as it represents the shortest time required to recoup the initial investment. This means that the investment would generate sufficient cash flows to cover its cost in just 1.53 month. In conclusion, based solely on the payback period metric provided, the best payback period among 6.09, 6.54, and 1.53 is 1.53 which is the replacement of Mixer as the alternative.