Community-Based Household Waste Management through Used Cooking Oil Aromatherapy Candles and LOSEDA in Pakopen Village

Affan Zaimul Umam; Dini Oktavia Ramadhani Ramadhani; Dinda Fatimah; Eza Aditya Nugroho; Laila Rahayuningtyas; Retno Ayu Puspa Winasih; Achmad Haedar Azzaky; Andhita Dea Wahyu Amanda; Khoirun Nisa Putri Wijaya; Hany Nurpratiwi

doi:10.67380/jpmina.v2i3.50

Authors

Affan Zaimul Umam State University of Semarang Author
Dini Oktavia Ramadhani Ramadhani State University of Semarang Author
Dinda Fatimah State University of Semarang Author
Eza Aditya Nugroho State University of Semarang Author
Laila Rahayuningtyas State University of Semarang Author
Retno Ayu Puspa Winasih State University of Semarang Author
Achmad Haedar Azzaky State University of Semarang Author
Andhita Dea Wahyu Amanda State University of Semarang Author
Khoirun Nisa Putri Wijaya State University of Semarang Author
Hany Nurpratiwi State University of Semarang Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.67380/jpmina.v2i3.50

Keywords:

aromatherapy candle, community service, LOSEDA, SDGs Desa, used cooking oil

Abstract

Used cooking oil and household organic waste remain two types of domestic waste that are inadequately managed at the household level, including in Pakopen Village, Bandungan District, Semarang Regency. Improper disposal of used cooking oil pollutes soil and water bodies and poses health risks when reused for cooking, while accumulating kitchen organic waste generates odor and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions when it ends up in final disposal sites. This community service activity aimed to empower the people of Pakopen Village through two innovations: processing used cooking oil into aromatherapy candles and applying LOSEDA (Lodong Sisa Dapur), a composting method using repurposed water gallon containers for kitchen organic waste. The method consisted of problem identification, socialization, training and hands-on practice, mentoring, and evaluation, with data collected through observation, documentation, and brief interviews involving [isi dengan data lapangan] residents and PKK cadres of Pakopen Village. The results showed an increase in participants' knowledge and skills in processing used cooking oil into economically valuable aromatherapy candles and in constructing LOSEDA as a simple composting solution from repurposed gallon containers. Both innovations have the potential to reduce household waste volume, support environmental cleanliness, and open household-scale business opportunities. This activity is considered effective as a model of community-based waste management that is simple, low-cost, and easily replicable in other hamlets or villages, while also supporting the achievement of SDGs Desa, particularly the goal of an environmentally conscious village.

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