From Waste To Energy: Innovative Bioethanol From Kepok Banana (Musa paradisiaca L.) Peels To Reduce The Greenhouse

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The increase in greenhouse gas emissions (Green House Effect/ GHE) due to the dominance of fossil fuels has become the main driver in the development of more environmentally friendly renewable energy. One renewable energy source that can be optimized is the utilization of banana peel waste (Musa paradisiaca L.) as a raw material for bioethanol production. Banana peel is known to have a high carbohydrate content, particularly cellulose and hemicellulose, making it a potential candidate for bioethanol production through hydrolysis and fermentation processes. In the bioethanol production process, the highest ethanol concentration achieved was 6.73% after six days of fermentation at 40°C with a pH of 4. This study employed a descriptive-qualitative method with a literature review approach to assess the potential of banana peels as a renewable energy source and their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The study results indicate that processing banana peel waste into bioethanol not only reduces the accumulation of organic waste but also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a more balanced carbon cycle. The use of bioethanol as fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 18%. Therefore, the development of bioethanol from banana peels can be an effective strategy in supporting the transition to renewable energy and sustainable environmental management in Indonesia.