Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search
Journal : Community Empowerment

Creative solutions for plastic waste reduction and economic empowerment in Mukim Langsa Baroh Syahputra, Rinaldi; Ridha, Ahmad; Lisa, Nova Purnama; Ismanidar, Nur; Andiny, Puti; Setianingsih, Dias
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.13110

Abstract

Plastic waste has become an increasingly alarming environmental pollution problem. The high consumption of single-use plastics by the community significantly contributes to long-term environmental issues. This activity aimed to enhance the awareness, skills, and creativity of the community in Mukim Langsa Baroh in processing plastic waste into handicraft products with economic value. The training was conducted through lecture and direct practice methods. This activity successfully established a community group active in plastic waste processing, and participants were able to apply the skills taught in practice. The evaluation results demonstrated an increased public awareness regarding the environmental impact of plastic waste.
Empowerment through ecoprint training on mugs for PKK women in Gampong Bayeun, East Aceh Regency Ismanidar, Nur; Chandra, Riny; Salman, Salman
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 9 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.14618

Abstract

The challenges faced by the PKK group include limited knowledge and skills in utilizing local natural resources for creative products, a lack of understanding regarding simple business management, and low utilization of digital marketing. To address these issues, the activity was conducted using an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, which emphasizes leveraging local assets in the form of leaves and flowers, human resource capacity, and community social networks. The activity was carried out through several stages: coordination, socialization, technical ecoprint training on ceramic mug media using the steaming method, group practice, provision of business management knowledge, introduction to digital marketing, and evaluation. The results show that the participants successfully created natural-patterned ecoprint mug products, developed a better environmental awareness, and acquired basic entrepreneurial skills, including calculating the cost of goods sold and determining the selling price. The PKK women are now capable of producing approximately $\pm20$ ecoprint mugs per month with 3–5 variations of motifs. Thus, this activity not only enhances creative skills and entrepreneurial literacy but also opens up opportunities for women's economic empowerment based on local potential.