JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SOCIAL RESEARCH
Vol 8, No 4 (2025): November 2025

OPTIMIZATION OF E-COMMERCE FOR USED COOKING OIL AQUADES TO SUPPORT THE GREEN ECONOMY AND UMKM DIGITALIZATION

Silalahi, Flora Elisabeth (Unknown)
Ekawulandari, Sri (Unknown)
Mendrofa, Putri (Unknown)
Ledewick, Ledewick (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Nov 2025

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to optimize the use of e-commerce in marketing aquades products made from used cooking oil developed by UFLO Beauty and to examine its role in supporting the green economy and MSME digitalization. The research applied a mixed-method approach by combining qualitative interviews with company management and quantitative surveys of 100 respondents. The findings show that 74% of respondents are aware of the economic value of used cooking oil, 87% support the concept of the green economy, and 98% emphasize the need for MSME digitalization training. Furthermore, 70% of respondents believe that e-commerce has great potential to strengthen product marketing, although challenges remain in digital literacy, SEO optimization, and infrastructure. The study concludes that e-commerce is an effective platform to expand market reach, improve competitiveness, and promote environmentally friendly business practices that contribute to the green economy. Keywords: e-commerce; sublimation; used cooking oil; aquades; green economy. Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan penggunaan e-commerce dalam pemasaran produk aquades berbahan dasar minyak jelantah yang dikembangkan oleh UFLO Beauty serta menganalisis perannya dalam mendukung ekonomi hijau dan digitalisasi UMKM. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan campuran (mixed-method) dengan menggabungkan wawancara kualitatif bersama manajemen perusahaan dan survei kuantitatif terhadap 100 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 74% responden mengetahui nilai ekonomi minyak jelantah, 87% mendukung konsep ekonomi hijau, dan 98% menyatakan perlunya pelatihan digitalisasi bagi UMKM. Selain itu, 70% responden menilai e-commerce berpotensi besar dalam meningkatkan pemasaran produk, meskipun masih terdapat kendala literasi digital, optimasi SEO, dan keterbatasan infrastruktur. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa e-commerce merupakan platform yang efektif untuk memperluas jangkauan pasar, meningkatkan daya saing, serta mendorong praktik bisnis ramah lingkungan yang berkontribusi terhadap ekonomi hijau. Kata Kunci: e-commerce; sublimasi; minyak jelantah; aquades; ekonomi hijau.

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JSSR

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Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

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Journal of Science and Social Research is accepts research works from academicians in their respective expertise of studies. Journal of Science and Social Research is platform to disclose the research abilities and promote quality and excellence of young researchers and experienced thoughts towards ...