Empowering Junior High School Students through Eco-Enzyme Production Training from Fruit Peel Waste: A Community Engagement Program at SMPIT Al-Qudwah, Tugumulyo District: Penelitian

Solina Balqis; Elva Febriyanti; Nurkayah; Muhammad Arif Fadillah; Lia Aseptin Murdini; Aldi Fahlefi; Hosiaroba; Viar Refri Zadin

doi:10.31004/jerkin.v4i3.4350

Authors

Solina Balqis Institut Teknologi Muhammadiyah Sumatera
Elva Febriyanti Institut Teknologi Muhammadiyah Sumatera
Nurkayah Institut Teknologi Muhammadiyah Sumatera
Muhammad Arif Fadillah Institut Teknologi Muhammadiyah Sumatera
Lia Aseptin Murdini Institut Teknologi Muhammadiyah Sumatera
Aldi Fahlefi Institut Teknologi Muhammadiyah Sumatera
Hosiaroba Institut Teknologi Muhammadiyah Sumatera
Viar Refri Zadin Institut Teknologi Muhammadiyah Sumatera

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31004/jerkin.v4i3.4350

Keywords:

Environmentally Friendly Enzymes, Organic Waste, Environmental Education, Community Service, Experiential Learning

Abstract

Organic waste management, particularly fruit peel waste, remains a challenge in school environments. Eco-enzyme production offers a simple and environmentally friendly solution that also supports environmental education. This community service program aimed to improve students’ knowledge and skills in managing fruit peel waste through eco-enzyme production training at SMPIT Al-Qudwah. The program was implemented using a hands-on training approach, including material delivery, direct practice, and evaluation using a pretest–posttest design involving 15 students. The results showed a clear increase in posttest scores compared to pretest scores, indicating improved understanding of organic waste management and eco-enzyme production. The training effectively enhanced students’ environmental awareness and practical skills, demonstrating the potential of experiential learning as a replicable model for school-based environmental education

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