JELITA: Pemberdayaan Masyarakat melalui Inovasi Lilin Aromaterapi Berbahan Minyak Jelantah

Wahyu Romadhon Ria Prasetya (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)
Adelia Putri Susanto (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)
Dandy Arya Pradipa (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)
Dwi Aulia Putri (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)
Ester Meilani (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)
Isra Prihantini (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)
Luthfiatuzzahra Luthfiatuzzahra (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)
Melga Anggita Putri (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)
Rahma Miranti (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)
Rida Ekawati (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)
Indah Kurniawati (Universitas Ngudi Waluyo)

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (ABDIRA)
Vol 6, No 4 (2026): Abdira

Used cooking oil is household waste generated from the repeated use of cooking oil. Improper disposal of used cooking oil can pollute the environment, clog drainage systems, and reduce water and soil quality. One way to manage used cooking oil waste is to utilize it as a useful product, such as aromatherapy candles. The JELITA program (Jelantah Jadi Lilin Aromaterapi) aimed to provide education and skills to residents of RT 07, Sendang Village, Bringin District, in processing used cooking oil into aromatherapy candles. The activity was conducted participatively through three stages: socialization, demonstration of aromatherapy candle production, and evaluation. The production process included purification using wood charcoal, mixing with stearic acid, adding lavender essential oil, and molding the candles. The results showed increased knowledge, environmental awareness, and skills among participants in processing used cooking oil into useful products.