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effectiveness of urban waste broader environmental
management. Similarly, Diza et al. sustainability.
(2017) emphasized the importance
of monitoring temperature and The environmental benefits of IoT-
humidity for efficient composting, as based composting bins are
microbial activity requires specific significant. By reducing the volume
conditions to thrive. Optimal of organic waste sent to landfills,
help
systems
these
mitigate
composting temperatures range
between 40–60°C, while ideal methane emissions, improve air
humidity levels fall within 40–60%. quality, and decrease the adverse
effects of climate change.
However, many existing systems Furthermore, the compost
rely on separate sensors, such as produced can support organic
DHT11 or soil moisture sensors, to farming practices, reduce reliance
measure temperature and humidity, on chemical fertilizers, and enhance
increasing the complexity and cost long-term soil fertility.
of implementation. This research
adopts a more streamlined This research builds upon existing
approach by utilizing the DHT22 studies by incorporating findings
sensor, which offers higher from Swain (1996) and Kopnina
accuracy and combines (2018), which underscore the
temperature and humidity longstanding relationship between
monitoring in a single device. The human activities and environmental
DHT22 sensor is integrated with an degradation. Historical studies by
ESP32 microcontroller, a Wi-Fi- Ernest Haeckel, who introduced the
enabled chip that facilitates real- concept of ecology in 1869, further
time monitoring and control through emphasize the importance of
understanding interactions between
a website.
organisms and their environments
The ESP32 microcontroller offers to address ecological challenges.
several advantages, including Recent research by Fitria and Prena
faster processing speeds and (2021) highlights the urgent need
robust connectivity compared to its for public awareness and effective
predecessor, the ESP8266. By waste management strategies to
leveraging this technology, users reduce environmental damage
can remotely monitor the conditions caused by improper waste disposal.
within the composter, receive alerts
when adjustments are needed, and Drawing from these insights, this
study aims to develop an IoT-based
ensure efficient organic waste
processing. This approach not only composting bin utilizing the ESP32
simplifies waste management for microcontroller and the DHT22
households but also contributes to sensor. By integrating advanced
technology with practical
