PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PELATIHAN PEMBUATANLULUR TRADISIONAL BERBASIS LIMBAH SEKAM PADI UNTUK MENDORONG KEWIRAUSAHAAN HIJAU DI JONGGOL JAWA BARAT

Abstract

Singasari Village, Jonggol District, Bogor Regency, is an agricultural area that generates large quantities
of rice husk waste. However, its utilization remains limited, providing little economic value while posing a
potential risk of environmental pollution. At the same time, the growing demand for natural cosmetic
products presents an opportunity to utilize rice husks as a raw material for traditional body scrubs. This
community service program aimed to improve community knowledge and skills in processing rice husk
waste into value-added products through a community empowerment approach. A participatory community
empowerment method was implemented through socialization, educational sessions, demonstrations,
hands-on practice, mentoring, and evaluation. The program involved 21 participants, consisting of
housewives and members of the Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) organization in Singasari Village.
Program evaluation was conducted using observation, pre-tests, post-tests, and participant satisfaction
questionnaires. The results demonstrated improvements in participants' knowledge and practical skills in
producing traditional body scrubs made from rice husk, rice flour, turmeric powder,
and temulawak (Javanese ginger) powder. Participant satisfaction reached an average score of 3.56 out
of 4 (89%), indicating a very good level of satisfaction. Overall, the program successfully enhanced
community capacity in utilizing agricultural waste while creating opportunities for developing local
resource-based enterprises that support the implementation of a circular economy.