PLORA PROGRAM (PROCESSING OF HOUSEHOLD ORGANIC WASTE) USING ECO ENZYME METHOD
Vivit Nurhikmah Havita1*, Ida Hamidah2

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Abstract

Background of this article writing was due to environmental problems which are getting more complex and difficult to solve. During the covid-19 pandemic, stayed at home is one of the factors in increasing the production of household organic waste which has a dangerous impact on the lives of living things and the environment for today and in the future, thus the PLORA program with the eco enzyme method can be used as a solution that is rich in benefits and environmental friendly. The aim of this program to increase students knowledge, skills and mindset about processing household organic waste using the eco enzyme method. The method used in this study was provided an instrument in the form of a questionnaire at the beginning and the end of the activity. The sample used in this study were 30 students consisting of 7 male students and 23 female students. The results obtained from this study stated that the pretest results showed there was a lack of knowledge in 19 students with a percentage of 62,7%, and moderate knowledge in 11 students (37,3%) while the results of the posttest stated that 89,1% or 27 students stated good and 9,9% stated moderate. Therefore, this research can be concluded could increase the knowledge, skills and mindset of students after being given training in making eco enzymes or multipurpose fluids that are environmental friendly as a solution to create a sustainable environment with minimal or zero waste. The results of this study can be used as a learning material or a basis for further research.

Keywords: ESD Program- Sustainability Literacy- Eco Enzyme

Topic: ESD in Science Education