“CERIA” (Cerdaskan, Edukatif, Ramah Lingkungan, Inovatif, dan Aplikatif) : Environmental Education for PKK through Recycling Used Cooking Oil into Soap and Candles in Mergasana, Kertanegara, Purbalingga Regency
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https://doi.org/10.23917/warta.v29i2.17622Keywords:
environmental education, aromatherapy candles, used cooking oil, soapAbstract
The increasing consumption of cooking oil in Indonesia has led to a substantial rise in waste cooking oil generated from households. Improper disposal of this waste contributes to environmental pollution, including water contamination, drainage blockage, and ecosystem disruption. However, waste cooking oil has the potential to be recycled into environmentally friendly and economically valuable products such as soap and candles. Therefore, community-based environmental education is essential to improve both awareness and practical skills in waste management. This community service program aimed to enhance environmental awareness and practical skills among PKK women in Mergasana Village, Purbalingga, through the CERIA program (Cerdaskan, Edukatif, Ramah Lingkungan, Inovatif, dan Aplikatif). The program was implemented through socialization, demonstrations, and hands-on training in processing waste cooking oil into soap and candles. Data were collected using pre-test and post-test assessments across seven evaluation indicators, including environmental awareness, knowledge of raw materials, procedural understanding, and economic value of recycled products. The results showed a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge and skills. The average pre-test score was 32.57%, increasing to 88.00% in the post-test. The average improvement reached 55.43%. Based on specific indicators, participants’ understanding of the dangers of waste cooking oil increased from 35% to 92%, while awareness of its environmental impact improved from 40% to 90%. Knowledge of soap-making materials increased from 30% to 88%, and understanding of soap production steps rose from 28% to 85%. Similarly, knowledge of candle-making materials improved from 32% to 86%, while understanding of candle production steps increased from 25% to 84%. Awareness of the economic value of recycled products also improved from 38% to 91%. In conclusion, the CERIA program was effective in improving environmental awareness, practical skills, and entrepreneurial insight among PKK women in Mergasana Village. The results indicate that community-based training can significantly enhance knowledge and encourage sustainable waste cooking oil management. Further collaboration with local stakeholders is recommended to ensure program sustainability and wider implementation.
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