IMPROVING ECOLITERACY BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM IN THE ADIWIYATA PROGRAM AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN BANDUNG CITY

Abstract

Environmental problems in schools, one of which is waste management, is still a challenge due to the lack of student awareness in applying local wisdom-based ecoliteracy. This study aims to examine the increase in students' ecoliteracy awareness through the implementation of a zero-waste school program in the Adiwiyata Program at the elementary school level. The method applied in this research is descriptive qualitative using observation techniques and field notes of 29 4th grade students in one of the public elementary schools in Bandung City. Data were collected through observation sheets covering aspects of ecoliteracy understanding, habit of bringing lunch without plastic, and participation in environmental activities. The results showed that 100% of students had brought lunch in reusable containers, 93.10% bought snacks without plastic packaging, and 82.76% understood the importance of protecting the environment. However, participation in environmental campaigns is still low at 51.72%, and the utilization of used materials is only 34.48%. In conclusion, this program is effective in improving students' ecoliteracy, but it still requires strengthening discipline and parental support to make behavior change more sustainable.