Journal of Community Empowerment
Vol 5, No 3 (2026): September

PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT BERBASIS EKONOMI SIRKULAR MELALUI PEMANFAATAN SAMPAH PLASTIK MENJADI PAVING BLOK BERNILAI EKONOMI

Ariefah Sundari (Universitas Islam Darul '
Ulum)

Muhammad Nur Ali Khoirun Nasihin (Universitas Islam Darul ‘Ulum)
Ahmad Fathur Rozi (Universitas Islam Darul ‘Ulum)
Abdullah Hasan (Universitas Islam Darul ‘Ulum)
Mubarokatun Ilmiah (Universitas Islam Darul ‘Ulum)
Fajriyanti Fitria Ramadhani (Universitas Islam Darul ‘Ulum)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Sep 2026

Abstract

ABSTRAKPeningkatan jumlah sampah plastik menjadi permasalahan lingkungan yang memerlukan penanganan berkelanjutan. Kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) ini bertujuan memberdayakan masyarakat Desa Sumberagung, Kecamatan Modo, Kabupaten Lamongan melalui pemanfaatan sampah plastik menjadi paving blok bernilai ekonomi dengan pendekatan ekonomi sirkular. Kegiatan melibatkan 38 peserta yang terdiri atas perangkat desa, karang taruna, dan masyarakat setempat. Metode yang digunakan meliputi sosialisasi, pelatihan, demonstrasi pembuatan paving blok, dan pendampingan. Inovasi program terletak pada integrasi konsep ekonomi sirkular dengan pengolahan sampah plastik menjadi produk konstruksi sederhana yang memiliki nilai guna dan nilai ekonomi. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan peserta mengenai ekonomi sirkular dari 45,6% menjadi 86,3%, pengetahuan pembuatan paving blok dari 32,5% menjadi 89,1%, serta pemahaman peluang ekonomi limbah dari 48,2% menjadi 87,6%. Program ini juga menghasilkan paving blok berbahan dasar sampah plastik sebagai contoh penerapan ekonomi sirkular di tingkat masyarakat. Kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa pemanfaatan sampah plastik menjadi paving blok dapat menjadi alternatif pengelolaan limbah yang mendukung pengurangan pencemaran lingkungan sekaligus membuka peluang ekonomi masyarakat secara berkelanjutan.Kata kunci: Ekonomi sirkular; Pemberdayaan masyarakat; Sampah plastik; Paving blok. ABSTRACTThe rising volume of plastic waste presents an environmental challenge requiring sustainable solutions. This Community Service Program (KKN) aimed to empower the residents of Sumberagung Village, Modo District, Lamongan Regency, by transforming plastic waste into economically valuable paving blocks through a circular economy approach. The initiative involved 38 participants, including village officials, youth organization members, and local residents. The methods employed included awareness-raising sessions, training, demonstrations of paving block production, and ongoing guidance. The program's innovation lies in integrating circular economy concepts with the processing of plastic waste into simple construction products that offer both utility and economic value. Evaluation results indicated significant improvements in participant knowledge: understanding of the circular economy rose from 45.6% to 86.3%, knowledge of paving block production increased from 32.5% to 89.1%, and awareness of the economic potential of waste grew from 48.2% to 87.6%. The program also produced plastic-waste-based paving blocks, serving as a practical example of circular economy implementation at the community level. These activities demonstrate that converting plastic waste into paving blocks offers a viable waste management alternative that supports the reduction of environmental pollution while simultaneously creating sustainable economic opportunities for the community. Keywords: Circular economy; Community empowerment; Plastic waste; Paving blocks.

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Journal Info

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jce

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Health Professions Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Community Empowerment is multidisciplinary scientific journal in the field of empowerment and community Service, published by the English Department Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram with a publication period of two times in one year, namely in June and December. This journal covers some ...