Ecobrick innovation: Creative solution to reduce plastic waste in Kacung Village

Isnaeni Isnaeni (Universitas Islam Ahmad Dahlan Sinjai, Sinjai, Indonesia)
Anggun Ramadhania (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)
Larashati Yuan Pauji (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya, Palangkaraya, Indonesia)
Fakhri Okto Pian (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)
Ridwan Nur Syabani (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Purwokerto, Indonesia)
Novia Anggraini (Universitas Muhammadiyah Pringsewu Lampung, Pringsewu, Indonesia)
Sofi Hartini (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)
Nur Sholikha (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia)
Nindi Deva Anggraini (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)
Bella Nur Khalida Hasibuan (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Vika Martahayu (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia)

Community Empowerment
Vol 8 No 11 (2023)

Plastic waste is a type of waste that takes a very long time to decompose. Ecobricks, as an innovation, do not aim to destroy plastic waste but to process it into useful objects with artistic value that can be integrated into everyday life. This activity aims to reduce plastic waste in the Kacung Village community. By creating ecobricks, it is hoped that the public can understand that plastic waste is a potential source for creative products. The method employed involved counseling through discussions with members of the Kacung Village Youth Organization in Kelapa District, West Bangka Regency. Additionally, another strategy includes direct education and coaching for youth organizations in making ecobricks. As a result, the people of Kacung Village have successfully grasped the importance of managing plastic waste through ecobrick production. Furthermore, they have been able to produce ecobrick items, such as chairs and village gates.