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The use of plastic waste and used bottles in Lubuk Napal Village was innovated into Ecobricks which were implemented at SDN 026 Rambah Samo. The aim of this activity is to foster sensitivity, awareness, concern and creativity to use and process waste as best as possible. This activity produces benches and tables that can be used by students in the reading garden at SDN 026 Rambah Samo.  

The cleanliness of the environment plays a crucial role in the welfare of the community. However, the plastic waste problem remains a serious challenge in Sungai Undan Village, Reteh District. This article examines the potential of ecobrick utilization as a solution for reducing plastic waste, focusing on the development of community-based waste management facilities. This program aims to educate the community about the importance of waste management through ecobrick methods and the creation of organic and inorganic waste bins, in order to create a cleaner and healthier environment. The results show that through ecobrick utilization and the provision of separate organic-inorganic waste bins, the community is able to contribute significantly to environmental cleanliness. Sungai Undan Village can thus serve as a model for sustainable waste management.

This study investigates the implementation of ecobricks as a strategy to reduce plastic waste in Penjalin Village. The research focused on the effectiveness of educational workshops and community involvement in promoting sustainable waste management practices. Data was collected through surveys, interviews, workshops, and observations conducted over three months. The results showed that plastic waste is a significant issue in the village, with limited awareness of proper waste disposal methods. The introduction of ecobricks, coupled with community education, resulted in increased participation and a positive shift in attitudes towards environmental sustainability. The study also found that the success of the ecobrick initiative relies heavily on continued education and community engagement. The findings suggest that similar strategies could be effective in other rural areas facing similar challenges. This research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable waste management and highlights the potential of ecobricks as a practical solution to plastic waste problems.

The problem of plastic waste is a pressing global issue. In addition, the increase in plastic waste production encourages the search for sustainable management solutions. This study explores the potential of ecobricks as an alternative for managing plastic waste. By converting plastic waste into handicrafts that can be used as photo objects, ecobricks not only reduce the volume of waste but also provide economic added value. This study analyzes the life cycle of ecobricks, from the manufacturing process to their use in construction. The results show that ecobricks have promising potential in reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste and encouraging a circular economy.

Plastic  waste is one of the largest environmental issues globally, including in Penjalin Village. This study explores the role of environmental education and the use of ecobricks as innovative solutions to tackle plastic waste in rural communities. The research employs qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews and participatory observation, to analyze the impact of education on community awareness regarding plastic waste management. The findings indicate that effective education can enhance residents’ understanding and participation in utilizing ecobricks as an alternative waste management approach. Additionally, ecobricks have proven to be a sustainable method, reducing the volume of plastic waste while providing additional benefits such as increased creativity and community self-reliance. Thus, the combination of environmental education and ecobrick implementation can serve as an effective model for addressing plastic waste problems in other villages across Indonesia.

Mojowangi Village, Mojowarno District, Jombang Regency, is a village that has strong cultural potential. However, this village also faces environmental weaknesses in the form of increasingly worrying plastic waste problems. Ecobrick socialization in Mojowangi Village is a very important effort to overcome the problem of plastic waste. Using a participatory method, this activity involves PKK mothers in making ecobricks, namely plastic bottles filled with solid plastic waste. The main objective is to increase community awareness and skills in sustainable plastic waste management. This activity also contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially goals number 11 (Sustainable Cities and Settlements) and number 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The results of the activity show an increase in community awareness, skills, and active participation, as well as opening up new economic opportunities for the community. Thus, this activity not only has a positive impact on the environment but can also improve the economy of the local community

The dangers of plastic waste are common and disturb both the water, land and air. Ecobricks are a creative way to reduce plastic waste by putting clean plastic waste into plastic bottles and the results will be used for human benefit. Making ecobricks is not yet popular among the wider community. This service activity will provide benefits to various parties, including the community, community service participants and the government. The targets for this service activity are Maura El-Mumtaz Elementary School students in the Tanah Seribu sub-district, Binjai City. Based on the results of community service activities that have been carried out, it can be seen that students can make seats from ecobricks. It is hoped that students will be able to express many more ideas for making ecobricks, not only making them in the form of chairs but also in other shapes. So this can be used as a business opportunity for the community  

One non-organic waste that is used extensively in daily life is plastic, particularly for food packaging vendors and as a raw material for toy manufacturers. Waste will result from the vast amount of plastic that residents of Medan Krio use and discard after consumption. The goal of the research program's implementation is to enable locals to recycle waste materials to create valuable products. The village of Medan Krio Village has a high population density, which has led to the development of waste management issues. The village has traditionally disposed of waste by burning it and throwing it beside the street, which is why there is a garbage stench. which has a strong odor as a result of careless trash dumping. In light of this issue, Ecobricks may offer a way to lessen plastic waste and turn it into products with a positive economic impact. Method: PAR (Participatory Action Research), which is study that identifies issues and then offers potential solutions. Findings: The Ecobrick technique is being used in Medan Krio Village to make use of plastic waste. A recycling technique known as "ecobricks" uses plastic bottles that have been packed full of non-organic materials until they are extremely hard and dense.

Pengabdian masyarakat sebagai kegiatan ini merupakan salah satu kewajiban dari Tri Darma perguruan tinggi dimana hal inilah yang menjadi pedoman dan menjadi dasar, Universitas Janabdara Yogyakarta dalam hal ini mahasiswa hadir sebagai bentuk implementasi pengabdian terhadap masyarakat dalam mewujudkan tujuan untuk memberikan pengajaran kepada masyarakat dan membantu masyarakat dalam memanfaatkan serta mengembangkan potensi dari limbah sampah rumah tangga dan mengedukasi masyarakat dalam memahami pentingnya pengelolaan sampah, karena sampah di masyarakat Padukuhan Kretek tidak terlebih dahulu dipilah dari sampah plastik (an organik) maupun sampah sisa makanan (organik) dan lain-lain namun hanya terbuang begitu saja ke Tempat Pembuangan Akhir (TPA). Akibat dari hal tersebut tentu akan berdampak buruk dalam jangka Panjang baik dalam segi Kesehatan, sosial, dan tata kelola lingkungan hidup yang baik. Sampah dapat dijadikan bahan- bahan kreatif dan inovatif apabila pengelolaannya dilakukan secara benar. Pada dasarnya tingkat kesadaran masyarakat akan pemahaman pengelolaan sampah sangat penting yang pada prinsipnya manusia adalah makhluk yang menghasilkan sampah, dan pengelolaan sampah harus dibangun mulai dari lingkungan yang paling kecil yaitu keluarga. Metode kegiatan ini adalah sosialisasi dan seminar yang dianggap langkah awal untuk menumbuhkan kesadaran terhadap sampah. Terlepas dari itu penyajian materi dan mempraktekannya secara langsung tentang pengelolaan dan pemilahan sampah, adapun juga sesi tanya-jawab untuk menambah pemahaman kepada orang tua, pemuda/pemudi dan anak-anak, serta dapat membangan paradigma baru dalam melihat sampah. Dampak dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dapat memberikan peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman kepada orang tua, pemuda/pemudi dan anak-anak di Padukuhan Kretek, Kelurahan Jambidan, Kecamatan Banguntapan, Kabupaten Bantul, tentang pengelolaan dan pemilhan sampah, sehingga masyarakat dapat mempraktekan dan mengelola sampah di lingkungan rumah masing-masing. Secara substansial kegiatan pengabdian ini dapat disimpukan sebagai upaya membangun manusia dengan menekankan pada kesadaran diri masing-masing individu maupun kelompok masyarakat sehingga masyarakat benar-benar memanfaatkan sampah yang terdapat di lingkungannya secara khusus maupun lingkungan diluarnya secara umum dengan semaksimal mungkin.    

AbstractCikiwul is a village located in Bantargebang district. Where the Bantargebang location is a final waste collection site which is the main disposal site for around 6,500 tons of waste per day from all over Jakarta. Plastic bag waste is a serious enemy for environmental sustainability. The difficulty in breaking down makes plastic waste need proper handling so that it does not accumulate. One way is to do an ecobrick. Ecobrik is a plastic waste management method that is very easy for everyone to do and has a very high impact on environmental conservation. We do community service by disseminating the benefits of ecobricks, as well as providing training on how to do ecobricks together with Cikiwul residents. Training using the zoom platform, adapting to current conditions, activities are carried out by discussing and providing training videos on how to make ecobricks. It is hoped that this activity can reduce plastic waste, which its usefulness can be maximized into new objects that have useful values.AbstrakCikiwul merupakan salah satu kelurahan yang berada pada kecamatan Bantargebang. Di mana lokasi Bantargebang merupakan tempat penampungan sampah akhir yang menjadi tempat utama pembuangan sekitar 6.500 ton sampah per hari dari seluruh wilayah Jakarta. Sampah kantong plastik menjadi musuh serius bagi kelestarian lingkungan hidup. Kesulitan dalam terurai, menjadikan sampah plastik perlu penanganan yang tepat agar tidak semakin menumpuk. Salah satu caranya adalah dengan melakukan ecobrick. Ecobrik merupakan metode pengelolaan sampah plastik yang sangat mudah dilakukan setiap orang dan sangat tinggi pengaruhnya bagi pelestarian lingkungan. Pengabdian masyarakat yang kami lakukan dengan mensosialisasikan manfaat ecobrick, serta memberi pelatihan cara melakukan ecobrick bersama dengan warga Cikiwul. Pelatihan menggunakan platform zoom, menyesuaikan dengan keadaan saat ini, kegiatan dilakukan dengan berdiskusi dan memberikan video pelatihan cara pembuatan ecobrick. Diharapkan dengan adanya kegiatan ini, dapat mengurangi sampah plastik, yang dimaksimalkan kegunaannya menjadi benda baru yang memiliki nilai guna.Â