Empowering Women through Training in Making Recycled Products from Household Waste to Increase Family Income

This community service activity aims to empower women through training in making recycled products from household waste to increase family income. The program was designed to enhance participants’ skills, creativity, and environmental awareness by transforming waste materials into valuable and marketable products. The method applied includes several stages: socialization, skills training, mentoring, production practice, and evaluation. Participants were actively involved in identifying types of household waste that can be reused, designing creative products, and learning basic marketing strategies for home-based businesses. The findings indicate that the training improved participants’ understanding of waste utilization, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship. In addition, participants reported increased confidence, independence, and motivation to contribute to family income through sustainable economic activities. The program also fostered environmental responsibility and strengthened community cooperation among women. The implication of this activity demonstrates that empowerment through creative and environmentally friendly skills training can serve as an effective approach to supporting sustainable family economies and women’s social roles. Continuous follow-up and collaboration with local stakeholders are recommended to ensure long-term sustainability and wider economic impact.