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Microplastics pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and human well-being. This study attempts to conduct a community engagement initiative that focuses on the dangers of microplastics, with the aim of raising public awareness and fostering sustainable behavior change in plastic waste management. Microplastic pollution has become a worrying problem because it has the potential to pose risks to food safety and public health. This study aims to conduct a socialization program on the dangers of microplastic exposure to food safety in the Kertosari Village community. Using a participatory approach, this socialization program involves local communities and students. Socialization activities include informative presentations and interactive discussions to raise awareness of the adverse effects of microplastics on food safety. The results of this community engagement are expected to be a valuable guide for authorities and local communities to raise awareness of the dangers of microplastics and encourage sustainable behavior change towards plastic waste management.

The aim of this activity is to provide understanding to buffalo breeders regarding the importance of implementing biosecurity in preventing disease transmission in livestock, increase breeders' awareness of biosecurity measures that must be taken in the livestock environment, and equip breeders with practical knowledge about ways to prevent disease through implementation of biosecurity. This activity was carried out using an outreach method involving the community and the Head of Syota Hamlet and his staff. The methods used in this activity are: Material Presentation and Interactive Discussion. Some common biosecurity applications are access control, animal movement control, cleanliness and sanitation, waste management, health monitoring and vaccination. This socialization activity was successfully attended by around 35 people in the program target area. Most breeders showed an increased understanding of the importance of implementing biosecurity after following the socialization. Farmers claim to be ready to implement biosecurity measures such as quarantining new livestock, managing livestock waste, and providing good sanitation in the livestock environment. Some farmers also asked for further assistance regarding more specific biosecurity implementation, such as how to properly vaccinate livestock. In this socialization, several biosecurity measures were emphasized to be applied to buffalo livestock, including: quarantine of new livestock, cleanliness of pens and the environment, prevention through vaccination, waste management, protection of workers and visitors.

The plastic waste problem in Indonesia, which is the second largest contributor in the world, prompts the need for innovative and sustainable solutions. One proposed solution is the utilization of plastic waste into ecobricks, which are eco-friendly bricks made from compacted plastic waste. The training program in Jawisari Village involved socialization and practice of ecobricking, aiming to raise community awareness about plastic waste management and provide practical skills. The activity successfully engaged the community, produced ecobricks, and is expected to create a cleaner and healthier environment.

The people of Pecekelan Village, Sepuran District, Wonosobo Regency, Central Java, face a unique challenge in the form of an unpleasant odor from cattle pens adjacent to settlements, reflecting a strong agrarian life but interfering with daily comfort. In response to this situation, the Community Service Lecture (KPM) team from the University of Al-Quran Science developed an innovation in making aromatherapy candles made from used cooking oil as a natural solution to eliminate the smell of cages. This initiative not only aims to overcome the odor problem, but also to utilize household waste into useful products, create economical and environmentally friendly solutions, and improve the quality of life of village communities. This program is carried out through a series of activities including socialization, aromatherapy candle making training, product trials, and basic entrepreneurship training. Early results show effectiveness in reducing cage odors, improving home comfort, and creating a healthier environment. Furthermore, this program increases public awareness about waste management, encourages active participation in maintaining environmental cleanliness, and opens up new economic opportunities. This simple but impactful innovation has the potential to be applied in other areas with similar problems, promoting a sustainable approach in addressing environmental challenges at the household level while empowering local communities.

Harjowinangun Timur Village is a village located in Tersono District, Batang Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Harjowinangun Timur Village has a livelihood in agriculture and the majority of the people of Harjowinangun Timur Village work as farmers, farm laborers, and factory workers. Waste is one of the problems that occurs in Harjowinangun Timur Village. Waste is something that cannot be avoided and is difficult to solve, in an effort to reduce the waste population, the first thing to do is to increase public awareness about the dangers of waste. Therefore, the UIN Walisongo Religious Moderation Community Service (KKN) group has one work program that has urgency regarding this problem, namely conducting socialization of waste and the impact of waste on the environment to create a clean and healthy environment. With the socialization program of waste and the impact of waste on the environment to create a clean and healthy environment in Harjowinangun Timur Village, it is hoped that the environmental conditions of Harjowinangun Timur Village will improve and can overcome the waste problem in Harjowinangun Timur Village

The problem of plastic waste in Indonesia has become an increasingly urgent issue to be addressed. One of the areas facing serious waste management challenges is Bendelan Village in Binakal District, Bondowoso Regency. The lack of waste processing facilities and community awareness are key factors exacerbating the situation. Through a community service program, efforts were made to introduce and utilize ecobricks as a solution for managing plastic waste. This program involved PKK cadres in the socialization and creation of ecobricks. The outcome of this program was the creation of 20 ecobrick bottles, reflecting active community participation in the Plastic Exchange movement. This initiative is expected to be sustainable and contribute positively to creating a cleaner and healthier environment.

Education plays an important role in student development, especially in developing effective communication skills or public speaking. This community service aims to improve the creativity and public speaking skills of students at SDN Sumput, Sidoarjo, through socialization activities for making flower pots from plastic bottle waste. The main problems identified were the lack of self-confidence and public speaking skills among grade 5 students. Lack of interest and motivation as well as fear of public speaking hinder the learning process. The implementation method includes environmental observation, problem identification, activity coordination, and implementation of socialization and mentoring. This socialization was carried out on July 29, 2024, involving 15 students divided into 3 groups. Students were accompanied by KKN students in the process of recycling plastic bottles into flower pots and were trained in public speaking through presentations of their work. The results of this activity show that students not only improve their creative and public speaking skills, but also understand the importance of waste management and environmental awareness.

Education is an effort that is made consciously and structured to create a learning environment that allows students to actively develop their abilities.One of the important characters that must be grown through education is concern for the environment. Environmental education (PLH) is essential, particularly at the Kindergarten level, to increase environmental awareness from a young age. The "Eco-Kids" program is an initiative aimed at increasing environmental awareness in children through practical and fun activities. This community service activity took place in Bicak Village, Mojokerto with the participation of kindergarten children. The socialization material includes the introduction and management of waste and the impact of littering which is conveyed through educational video media, direct practice of sorting organic and inorganic waste, singing together, ending with the activity of decorating garbage cans. Additionally, mini games were conducted to assess the children's comprehension of the material. The "Eco-Kids" program is carried out in three kindergartens, namely RA. Miftahul Ulum, TK. Cempaka, and Nusa Indah Kindergarten, with 70 participants in total. The "Eco-Kids" program is expected to encourage a sense of environmental responsibility, protect and preserve the environment, and involve children in real activities such as sorting garbage and painting garbage cans.

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

Surabaya, a city with high population density in East Java, faces challenges in managing land for reforestation. To address this issue, the Surabaya Green and Clean (SGC) Program was introduced, focusing on greening and waste management. One of the proposed solutions is hydroponics, a soilless farming method that can be applied on limited land. On July 28, 2024, community service activities were carried out in Kalijudan Village, Mulyorejo District, Surabaya City, to introduce and increase public knowledge about hydroponics. This activity involved socialization and practical hydroponic planting with the participation of 25 residents. The program consisted of preparation stages, socialization, planting practices, and report preparation. Socialization included exposure to hydroponic theory and practical demonstrations, while each participant received tools and materials for home experiments. The planting method with rockwool has proven effective in supporting plant growth, while the distributed eco-enzyme provided dual benefits by increasing plant growth and reducing household waste. This program successfully introduced hydroponic technology and increased awareness of sustainable urban agriculture. Hopefully, this activity will be the first step in developing hydroponics and creating a greener environment in Surabaya.

Maintaining the school environment is the responsibility of each individual to keep the environment clean and comfortable by doing waste management properly. Waste management is the activity of sorting waste according to its type, namely organic waste and non-organic waste. However, there are still many people who do not understand the importance of protecting the school environment by littering. Therefore, in this community service program, waste cleaning activities will be carried out in the SDK Lamablawa environment. The purpose of this activity is to increase the awareness and role of SDK Lamablawa students and teachers in maintaining cleanliness in the school environment. The implementation methods are observation, socialization, installation of daily picket rosters and cleanliness posters, and trash bins, as well as the action of cleaning the school environment with the students and students of SDK Lamablawa and the teachers of SDK Lamablawa who are very enthusiastic. with this activity can help them overcome the problem of waste in the SDK Lamablawa environment.

Surabaya as the second-largest city in Indonesia, faces serious challenges in waste management with daily waste generation reaching 1,800.05 tons in 2023, exceeding the capacity of Benowo landfill of 1,400 tons per day. Responding to this excess of 300 tons of daily waste, the Environmental Agency (DLH) of Surabaya City initiated the Zero Waste Village program. This program aims to increase public awareness about environmental cleanliness and waste management, implemented through collaboration between DLH and students from UPN Veteran East Java. The methods used include waste banks, composters, takakura, and processing into ecoenzymes. The program stages include sampling determination, initial waste weighing, intensive socialization, and final weighing. The results are encouraging, with a significant reduction in waste generation to an average of 0.19 kg per day per person after socialization. This success demonstrates the program's effectiveness in changing community behavior and reducing waste volume, providing hope for more sustainable waste management in Surabaya and reducing the excessive burden on the Benowo landfill.

The purpose of this service activity is to overcome stunting in Pasar Rawa village. Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that is still a serious health issue. One of the indirect causes of stunting is an unhealthy environment, especially poor waste management. This activity is also to design a waste management plan as a preventive effort in reducing stunting in Pasar Rawa Village, Gebang District, Langkat Regency. The methods used include social approaches, field observations, and direct interviews with local communities. The results of the activity show that community awareness of the importance of waste management is still low, and polluted environmental conditions contribute to the increased risk of infection in toddlers. Through the socialization program and the implementation of a household-based waste management system, the community began to understand the link between a clean environment and stunting prevention. This activity is expected to have a long-term impact in creating a healthy environment and improving the quality of life of the village community.

Waste is material that has no value or is worthless for ordinary or primary purposes in the manufacture or use of damaged or defective goods in manufacturing or excess or rejected or discarded material. In the provisions of Article 2 paragraph 1, it is also stated that waste managed under the law can consist of: 1) household waste, 2) waste similar to household waste, and 3) specific waste. Community Service (PKM) Socialization to Increase Community Awareness About Waste Management in Alukh Bakhu Village, Southeast Aceh Regency was carried out on 9-11 February 2024, totaling 45 people. Socialization is provided regarding waste and types of waste, sorting productive non-organic waste and special waste, waste management steps, the impact of throwing waste anywhere and sorting waste using 3R. To maintain environmental sustainability, an active role is needed, community participation (not only individuals, most of whom are housewives as the target of activities), support, and collaboration between industry and academic partnerships to encourage the development of waste storage management and its positive contribution to the environment.

In daily life, waste is something that is always there. Finding out about the current waste management system in Medan Krio, Sunggal subdistrict, and Deli Serdang district is the goal of this study. Qualitative research using a descriptive observational design is the methodology employed. The study employed various research techniques, including field surveys, participant-led focus groups, open interviews, and literature reviews. Representatives from the Environmental Agency, village heads, village representative bodies, youth organizations, and village organizations were among the participants in this study. The study's findings indicate that the village's waste management is still inadequate. This is because there isn't enough land to erect temporary shelters, the infrastructure and facilities are still subpar, and there is still a low level of public awareness of the significance of proper waste management. A budget for the purchase of land that will be used for temporary housing should be included, along with recommendations for routine village clean-up schedules and socialization about proper and ethical waste management.

The waste problem not only threatens environmental conditions, but also has serious social and economic impacts in many regions in Indonesia, including the city of Surabaya. This dedication is carried out with the aim of reducing volume and realizing a zero waste paradigm in dealing with global waste problems. The Surabaya City Zero Waste Village Program was realized through outreach to provide awareness for residents to reduce the use of organic and inorganic waste. Apart from that, socialization was also carried out regarding organic waste processing which aims to convert organic waste into compost using Compost Bags, increasing public knowledge about organic waste management and reducing waste from rubbish dumps. This activity includes preparing activity planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation, as well as direct training regarding making compost fertilizer and using Compost Bags. Evaluation is carried out to ensure the success of activities and identify obstacles faced in the process of making compost fertilizer. The Zero Waste Village Program in RW 06 Menur Pumpungan Surabaya in increasing community understanding about managing organic waste into compost using Compost Bags has been successfully implemented with the support of the residents.

Community service activities in the context of KKNT SDG’s which have been carried out in flat B block, Gunung Anyar Village, RW 4, RT 4, Surabaya, use an approach in the form of educational outreach to the children of flat residents starting from pre-school to grade 6 of elementary school. The aim of this service is to provide understanding and awareness from an early age about the importance of a clean and healthy lifestyle to minimize disease and malnutrition. The materials practiced through this activity are washing hands with soap and clean water, eating healthy food, and throwing rubbish in the right place. The results of the socialization have the impact of increasing the enthusiasm and understanding of the children who have participated. Therefore, cooperation between the government and the community is needed in providing education and facilities to implement a clean and healthy lifestyle from an early age.

The Bina Village program is a learning activity for students to jump directly in the community. The activity requires students to contribute actively and creatively to partners. This community service activity is the education of garbage sorting for 1st grade students in Penangungan SDN, Trawas District, Mojokerto Regency. This community service activity involves 31 students and is carried out through two methods, namely board game socialization and 2D animation video viewing. The first stage, students are asked to watch interactive animated videos depicting organic and inorganic waste management. The content of this 2-dimensional animated video includes the definition of garbage, the impact of garbage collection, the types of garbage with color symbols to identify the type of garbage, and the benefits of garbage sorting. The second stage, students are involved in board games. The main focus of the material given is the sorting of organic and inorganic wastes. This is in line with the Adiwiyata program of the school, which is a caring and environmentally cultured school, and has a real program to integrate environmental preservation. Students contribute to creating educational and training facilities to develop students' motor and memory for waste sorting materials. This is expected to form an environmental awareness for students early on, encourage the behavior of the surrounding community in terms of garbage sorting, and preserve the environment for the future through recycling of garbage.

This community service activity aims to increase the awareness of the community around the IAIN Ambon campus regarding the importance of plastic waste management and maintaining environmental cleanliness. Through the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, students of the Islamic Criminal Law Study Program at the Faculty of Sharia IAIN Ambon acted as facilitators in the socialization and implementation of plastic waste recycling activities. This activity included education on the negative impacts of plastic waste, waste sorting practices, recycled product creation, and waste cleanup actions. The results showed positive changes in community behavior towards the environment and improved students' skills in applying the amar ma'ruf nahi munkar principle. This activity not only had a tangible social impact but also strengthened the application of Islamic values in the context of environmental preservation.