Peningkatan Kepedulian Lingkungan melalui Pelatihan Ecobrick bagi PKK Desa Sobo

Abstract

The ecobrick-making training organized by the PKK of Sobo Village in collaboration with community service students from ISIMU Pacitan was initiated in response to the urgent need for effective and sustainable household plastic waste management. The program aimed to enhance the knowledge, awareness, and skills of the community, particularly PKK mothers in managing waste through a participatory, community-based approach. The training method emphasized collaboration and hands-on practice, fostering a collective spirit and creativity among residents in seeking environmental solutions. The results of the training showed that participants were able to produce high-quality ecobricks and demonstrated a commitment to continuing the practice independently. The use of ecobricks as both decorative and educational elements, such as village steps, reflects a form of local innovation grounded in the community’s potential and needs. The success of this program underscores the importance of synergy between village communities, higher education institutions, and local governance in addressing environmental issues in tangible ways. The implications encourage the replication of similar training models in other villages as part of a broader movement toward clean and sustainable rural development through integrated waste management.