Socialization of the Utilization of Plastic Waste into Crafts with Residents of RT 20, RW 05, Sawah Lebar, Bengkulu

Anisa Putri Pratama (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Kriscin Gresia Hutabarat (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Yunda Wulandari (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Dimas Setiawan (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Herlin Herlin (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Lena Elfianty (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)
Mimpira Haryono (Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu)

Jurnal Pengabdian Mandiri
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Juni

This community service activity aims to increase awareness and practical skills of KKN-T period VI with residents in RT. 20 RW 05 Sawah Lebar in managing non-organic household waste. Through a participatory method involving material delivery and direct practice, participants were trained to recycle and reuse waste such as plastic wrappers and other packaging into useful handicrafts. The results of the activity showed that participants gained knowledge and confidence in managing non-organic waste creatively. The direct involvement model encouraged sustainable behavioral changes and aroused participants' interest in continuing craft practices independently at home. This training has proven effective in increasing environmental awareness and encouraging innovation in waste management at the household level.