Jurnal Gotong Royong

Smart Waste Management: Utilizing Marketable Waste for PKH Recipients in Berkas Subdistrict

Yosita Paguci — 2026-10-29

Household waste is one of the environmental problems that needs to be addressed through proper management at the source. One of the measures that can be implemented is sorting waste according to its type and identifying waste that still has potential economic value. The “Smart Waste Management” activity aimed to provide beneficiaries of the Family Hope Program (Program Keluarga Harapan/PKH) in Berkas Village with an understanding of the types of household waste, the differences between organic and inorganic waste, and how to sort waste that has potential economic value. This activity was an individual Community Service Program (KKN) conducted three times using socialization and discussion methods. The materials were delivered using PowerPoint presentations complemented by images of common types of waste, such as cardboard, plastic bottles, and cans. Overall, there were approximately 76 participant attendances across the three activity sessions. The results showed that participants followed the presentation with sufficient focus and actively engaged in the question-and-answer sessions, particularly regarding the differences between organic and inorganic waste. This activity served as an initial step in providing the community with insights into the importance of sorting waste at the household level and identifying waste that can still be utilized and has potential economic value.

Economic Empowerment of the Community Through Duck Farming: Training on Feed and Management Practices in Taba Pasmah Village

Siti Hanila — 2026-10-29

Duck farming is one of the rural community's economic potentials that has not been optimally utilized, particularly in Taba Pasmah Village, Central Bengkulu Regency. This community service activity aims to describe the strategies and outcomes of feed and maintenance-management training as an effort to empower the local community's economy. The method used was a descriptive qualitative approach with observation, interview, and documentation techniques directed at duck-farmer group activities. The results show that training in producing alternative feed from local raw materials, combined with proper maintenance management, was able to reduce production costs, lower livestock mortality, and increase duck productivity. The activity also improved farmers' knowledge and skills, strengthened the joint business group, and opened opportunities to increase household income. In conclusion, the synergy between feed training and maintenance management proved effective as an economic empowerment strategy based on duck farming in Taba Pasmah Village.

Training on the Production of Aromatherapy Candles from Used Cooking Oil Using Kasir Pintar for Inorganic Waste Management in RT 22, Sawah Lebar Baru

Andwini Prasetya — 2026-10-29

Waste cooking oil management as household waste remains suboptimal, creating the potential for environmental pollution, despite its considerable potential to be transformed into value-added products. In addition, limited community capacity in managing business administration digitally poses challenges to the development of micro-enterprises based on waste processing. This community service program aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of residents of RT 22, Sawah Lebar Baru Village, Bengkulu City, in processing waste cooking oil into aromatherapy candles and implementing the Kasir Pintar application as a tool for digital business management. The program employed the Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method through several stages, including observation, counseling, demonstrations, hands-on practice, mentoring, and evaluation. Evaluation was conducted through observations of participants’ skills, discussions, and practical use of the Kasir Pintar application to assess participants’ understanding after the training. The results demonstrated that the training successfully improved the knowledge and skills of the residents of RT 22, Sawah Lebar Baru Village, in processing waste cooking oil into aromatherapy candles, covering material preparation, production processes, and product packaging. Waste cooking oil, which previously had no economic value, was successfully converted into marketable products with economic potential. The cost of goods manufactured (COGM) for aromatherapy candles packaged in glass containers was Rp 4,434 per unit, with a selling price of Rp 6,500, while the COGM for aromatherapy candles packaged in cans was Rp 1,578 per unit, with a selling price of Rp 3,000. Furthermore, the implementation of the Kasir Pintar application improved the community’s ability to record transactions, manage inventory, and prepare digital sales reports related to the sorting of inorganic waste within the RT 22 neighborhood.

Creating a Green Yard in RT 07 Sawah Lebar Baru Through the Distribution of Chili and Eggplant Seedlings

Ermy Wijaya — 2026-10-29

Home gardens are land assets that are often not fully utilized by the community. However, if managed properly, they can help meet a family’s food needs. This community service program aims to encourage residents of RT 07 in Sawah Lebar Baru Village to use their home gardens more productively through a green garden program. The activities included providing chili and eggplant seedlings and surveying backyard conditions with the assistance of the RT 07 committee. The seedlings were sown on June 17, 2026, transplanted into polybags on June 29, 2026, and distributed to residents on July 10, 2026. Residents received one hundred chili and eggplant seedlings. The results show that residents began planting the seedlings in their backyards, making the environment greener and more pleasant. Residents also obtained produce for their own consumption, thereby reducing daily food expenses. In addition to fostering mutual cooperation and strengthening community bonds, this activity increased awareness of household food self-sufficiency. The program demonstrates that distributing seedlings with simple guidance is an effective way to build sustainable green backyards.

Implementation of Educational Signs on Waste Decomposition to Promote Environmentally Conscious Behavior Among the Public

Syisva Nurwita — 2026-10-29

The issue of waste remains a challenge in maintaining environmental cleanliness and sustainability, partly due to the public’s limited knowledge regarding the decomposition times of various types of waste. This community service activity aims to raise public awareness through the creation of educational signs on waste decomposition in RT 08, Sawah Lebar Baru Village, Ratu Agung Subdistrict, Bengkulu City. The implementation methods included field observations, the design of the educational signs, the production and installation of the signs, and outreach to the community. The educational signs contain information on the types of waste and their estimated decomposition times, presented in a way that is easy for the community to understand. The results of the activity show that the educational signs were successfully installed in strategic locations and received a positive response from the community as an easily accessible source of information.

Optimizing the Culture of Mutual Cooperation in Solving Environmental Problems in Muara Betung Village, Ulu Musi District, Empat Lawang Regency

Yanto Effendi — 2026-10-29

The spirit of mutual cooperation once the lifeblood of neighborly relationsis fading and often dismissed as a mere formality. A mindset focused on individual interests leads residents to prioritize only the cleanliness of their own yards. Consequently, accumulated waste and clogged drains have become commonplace sights, triggering floods and the spread of diseases. In Muara Betung Village, Ulu Musi Sub-district, Empat Lawang Regency, efforts to revitalize this culture of mutual cooperation employ a structured, adaptive community management approach that engages both village officials and local residents. By uniting social capital specifically resident concern with modern management systems to address environmental issues, reliance on the government's limited capacity can be reduced while ensuring a clean and healthy living environment.

Environmental Management and Healthy Housing to Support Optimal Growth of Broiler Ducks in Taba Pasmah Village

Venny Novita Sari — 2026-10-29

This community service program aimed to improve environmental management and cage sanitation practices among broiler duck (bebek pedaging) farmers in Taba Pasmah Village, Talang Empat Subdistrict, Central Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu Province. Duck farming in this area is still managed conventionally, with poor cage ventilation, high stocking density, and inadequate waste management, which negatively affect duck growth performance and increase disease risk. The program was implemented through a gotong royong (mutual cooperation) approach involving socialization, hands-on training, and collective cage renovation together with local farmers. Activities included cleaning and disinfecting cages, improving ventilation and lighting, adjusting stocking density, and organizing manure management through simple composting. A pre-test and post-test questionnaire was used to measure farmers' understanding before and after the activity. The results show a significant increase in farmers' knowledge and practice regarding healthy cage management, ranging from 65% to 95% across the assessed aspects, along with improved cage cleanliness and duck comfort. Farmers reported that the ducks appeared more active and feed consumption was more efficient after the intervention. This program demonstrates that a participatory gotong royong approach effectively enhances the capacity of small-scale farmers in environmental and cage management, contributing to the optimal growth of broiler ducks and sustainable livestock practices in rural communities.

Using Used Paint Buckets as Trash Cans to Improve Environmental Cleanliness Through the Community Service Program (KKN)

Siti Sundari — 2026-10-29

Environmental cleanliness is one of the key aspects in creating a healthy and comfortable community. However, many areas still face problems resulting from a lack of waste disposal facilities and low public awareness of the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness. One simple solution that can be implemented is repurposing used items into tools to support cleanliness. Through the Community Service Program (KKN), students carried out an initiative to repurpose used paint buckets as trash cans with the aim of reducing waste, providing waste disposal facilities, and raising public awareness about maintaining environmental cleanliness. This initiative demonstrates that used items that are still in good condition can provide benefits to the community.