KKN 79 Desa Pangalloang Gelar Pelatihan Pembuatan Sabun Cuci Piring, Manfaatkan Bahan Lokal

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ABSTRAK

Latar belakang: Selama ini, potensi bahan alam seperti daun pandan dan jeruk nipis yang melimpah di lingkungan sekitar belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal untuk produk bernilai tambah. Penggunaan daun pandan bertujuan untuk memberikan aroma segar alami serta kandungan antibakteri, sedangkan jeruk nipis dimanfaatkan untuk membantu mengikis dan melarutkan lemak serta minyak pada peralatan makan. Tujuan: Kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Angkatan 79 di Desa Pangalloang, Kecamatan Rilau Ale, Kabupaten Bulukumba ini berfokus pada pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui program inovasi pembuatan sabun cuci piring berbasis bahan lokal. Metode: Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan melalui metode sosialisasi dan praktik langsung (edukatif-partisipatif) yang meliputi pengenalan bahan, penjelasan fungsi, tahapan pencampuran, pengemasan, hingga pembagian sabun secara gratis kepada warga. Hasil: Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan peningkatan antusiasme, pengetahuan, dan keterampilan praktis masyarakat, khususnya kelompok ibu-ibu, dalam membuat sabun cuci piring mandiri. Dampak dan keberlanjutan: Program ini tidak hanya mendorong kemandirian pemenuhan kebutuhan rumah tangga, tetapi juga membuka peluang pengembangan usaha rumahan dan UMKM berbasis komoditas lokal di Desa Pangalloang secara berkelanjutan.

ABSTRACT

Background: Until now, the potential of natural resources such as pandan leaves and lime, which are abundant in the surrounding environment, has not been optimally utilized for value-added products. The use of pandan leaves aims to provide a natural fresh aroma and antibacterial properties, while lime is utilized to help scrape and dissolve fat and oil on tableware. Objective: The Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) program, Batch 79, in Pangalloang Village, Rilau Ale District, Bulukumba Regency, focused on community empowerment through an innovative program of making dishwashing soap based on local ingredients. Method: This activity was carried out through a socialization and hands-on practice method (educative-participative) which included an introduction to the materials, explanation of their functions, mixing stages, packaging, and free distribution of the soap to residents. Results: The results of this activity showed an increase in enthusiasm, knowledge, and practical skills of the community, especially the group of housewives, in independently making dishwashing soap. Impact and sustainability: This program not only encourages self-reliance in fulfilling household needs, but also opens up opportunities for the development of home-based businesses and MSMEs based on local commodities in Pangalloang Village in a sustainable manner.