BIOREMEDIATION OF PLASTIC WASTE AS A PRACTICE OF ISLAMIC ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS: TERABAC LIQUID INNOVATION TOWARDS RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AT LAHAD DATU VOCATIONAL COLLEGE, SABAH, MALAYSIA

Abstract

This study integrates principles of Islamic environmental ethics with biotechnological innovation to address plastic pollution. Through experimental work at Lahad Datu Vocational College, we developed Terabac Liquid, a formulation containing a bacterial consortium (Pseudomonas spp. and Bacillus spp.) and enzymes to accelerate plastic decomposition. The research aims to achieve over 95% degradation of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride within 60 days, converting the waste into high-quality organic fertilizer. This practice aligns with Islamic concepts of Khalīfah (stewardship), Ḥifẓ al-Bīʾah (environmental conservation), and the prevention of Isrāf (waste). The study proposes a model for vocational education that merges science, ethics, and green technology.