Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, has lauded an Islamic boarding school in East Java for its innovative waste management program. SMK Kreatif Chasbullah, at the Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic boarding school in Jombang, is successfully converting waste into useful products like paving blocks and biogas. Minister Hasan is encouraging widespread adoption of this sustainable practice across the country. The initiative showcases a practical solution to waste disposal challenges while simultaneously creating valuable resources. This model integrates environmental responsibility with educational practices, offering a potential pathway for Indonesia's sustainable development goals. The minister emphasized the importance of replicating this success to address broader waste management issues nationwide.