Pemberdayaan Masyarakat melalui Pemanfaatan Limbah Daun Melon Menjadi Herbal Wash di Greenhouse PCM Kembaran, Banyumas Community Empowerment through the Utilization of Melon Leaf Waste into Herbal Hand Wash in the PCM Kembaran Greenhouse, Banyumas
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This community service program aimed to empower local communities in utilizing melon leaf waste (Cucumis melo) to produce herbal hand wash as a natural alternative to hand hygiene products. The main problems faced by the community included suboptimal management of organic waste and limited use of local resources to produce value-added products. The methods consisted of education, hands-on training, and assistance with the production process, including melon leaf extraction, formulation, and packaging. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge and skills, with production capability increasing from 20% to 90% and process understanding reaching 100%. The herbal wash product produced was safe for use and showed potential as an eco-friendly hygiene product. This program highlights that a practice-based empowerment approach is effective in enhancing community capacity while supporting sustainable waste management.
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