OPTIMALISASI PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH PLASTIK MELALUI PROGRAM EDUKASI KREATIF ANAK BERBASIS ECO SMART COMMUNITY

Abstract

Plastic waste remains a serious environmental issue due to the high consumption of single-use plastics that are difficult to decompose. Although Desa Pemogan has implemented the separation of organic and inorganic waste, plastic waste management still needs to be optimized through environmental education from an early age. This Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata) aimed to optimize plastic waste management through a creative educational program for children based on the Eco Smart Community concept at SDN 13 Pedungan. The methods used in this program included providing education about the types and environmental impacts of plastic waste, practicing basic waste sorting, and conducting a collage-making activity using plastic waste as a creative learning medium. This approach integrated environmental education with art-based activities so that students could understand the material more easily and contextually.The results showed an improvement in students’ understanding of plastic waste classification and sorting, as well as an increase in creativity and awareness in maintaining school cleanliness. This program demonstrates that creativity-based environmental education can be an effective strategy to instill awareness and responsibility in managing plastic waste from the elementary school level.