Students from the Office Administration Education Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) initiated the "Maggot Circular Action" program as an effort to manage organic waste through the cultivation of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggots. The program was carried out in Duwet 1 Hamlet, Kalibawang, Kulon Progo, as a community engagement initiative supporting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

The program was motivated by the large amount of household organic waste that is often discarded without proper treatment, contributing to environmental pollution. Through maggot cultivation, organic waste can be processed into valuable products such as high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizer, while simultaneously reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills.

As part of the program, the students conducted educational sessions for local residents on the fundamentals of BSF maggot farming, including waste sorting, breeding techniques, maintenance of maggot colonies, harvesting methods, and the economic benefits of maggot cultivation. The training combined theoretical explanations with practical demonstrations, enabling participants to gain hands-on experience in establishing and managing a simple maggot cultivation system.

The participants showed great enthusiasm throughout the activities, actively engaging in discussions and asking questions about how maggot farming can be implemented at the household level. The students also emphasized that effective waste management begins with simple daily habits, such as separating organic and inorganic waste before processing it.

According to the student team, Maggot Circular Action is intended not only as an environmental conservation initiative but also as an opportunity to empower local communities economically. By converting household organic waste into products with commercial value, residents can reduce waste disposal costs while generating additional income through the sale of maggots, organic fertilizer, or other related products.

Through this initiative, the UNY students hope to encourage sustainable waste management practices within the community and inspire greater public awareness of the principles of the circular economy. The program demonstrates that simple, community-based innovations can make a meaningful contribution to environmental sustainability while supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 1 (No Poverty).