Zero waste training based on ecological entrepreneurship Bandung City
Abstract
Ecologically Entrepreneurship is an entrepreneurship approach that holistically solves environmental and social problems, creating sustainable and inclusive business models. This research aims to empower vulnerable women in Cigending Village, Bandung, through training based on the zero waste concept and ecological entrepreneurship. Teaching how to process household waste, such as used cooking oil, into valuable products such as aromatherapy candles, the training focused on creating sustainable economic opportunities. The method used in the implementation of this activity is a participatory approach through the stages of planning, execution, evaluation, and mentoring. The results of the training show that participants not only gained practical skills in waste management but also understood the importance of environmental sustainability and the economic potential that can be derived from waste management. Furthermore, this training introduced the concept of ecological entrepreneurship, which can help participants develop environmentally sustainable businesses. In conclusion, empowerment through zero waste training based on ecological entrepreneurship can provide positive impacts on the economy and environment, as well as contribute to improving the welfare of vulnerable women in Cigending Village.
Abstrak
Kewirausahaan Ekologis adalah pendekatan kewirausahaan yang memecahkan masalah lingkungan dan sosial secara holistik, menciptakan model bisnis yang berkelanjutan dan inklusif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan wanita rentan di Kelurahan Cigending, Kota Bandung, melalui pelatihan berbasis konsep zero waste dan kewirausahaan ekologis. Pengajaran cara mengolah limbah rumah tangga, seperti minyak jelantah, menjadi produk bernilai jual seperti lilin aromaterapi, pelatihan ini berfokus pada menciptakan peluang ekonomi berkelanjutan. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah pendekatan partisipatif melalui tahapan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, evaluasi, dan pendampingan. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa peserta tidak hanya memperoleh keterampilan praktis dalam pengolahan limbah, tetapi juga memahami pentingnya keberlanjutan lingkungan dan peluang ekonomi yang dapat dihasilkan dari pengelolaan limbah. Selain itu, pelatihan ini memperkenalkan konsep kewirausahaan ekologis yang dapat membantu peserta untuk mengembangkan usaha berbasis lingkungan yang berkelanjutan. Kesimpulannya, pemberdayaan melalui pelatihan zero waste berbasis kewirausahaan ekologis dapat memberikan dampak positif bagi ekonomi dan lingkungan, serta berkontribusi pada peningkatan kesejahteraan wanita rentan di Kelurahan Cigending.
Kata Kunci: ekonomi berkelanjutan; kewirausahaan ekologis; limbah; pemberdayaan perempuan; zero waste
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