IPB University Innovation KKNT Students Teach PKK Groups to Transform Convection Waste into Valuable Creations

A team of Innovation Real-Thematic Work Lecture (KKNT) students from IPB University, in collaboration with Rumah Kreatif CoEy, invited housewives in Cihideung Udik, Ciampea, Bogor, West Java, to utilize fabric waste. This activity focuses on the use of convection waste, which has long been a concern for the residents of Cihideung Udik.

Ivana Nabila, a student at IPB University, explained that through collaboration with Rumah Kreatif CoEy, the Innovation KKNT team provided training to the family welfare empowerment (PKK) and posyandu mothers to transform convection waste into valuable creations. She mentioned that the convection waste referred to includes leftover fabrics and dacron.

“These convection wastes can be turned into beautiful, unique, and economically valuable crafts such as pin cushions and brooches. This initiative is a concrete example of how creativity and environmental awareness can go hand in hand to create social and economic benefits for the community,” said Ivana.

Susilawati, the Chief  of PKK Cihideung Udik, stated, “This event not only teaches new skills but also helps reduce convection waste in Cihideung Udik Village, and we hope this activity can continue in the future.”

Similarly, Cucu, also known as Ibu Coey, expressed the same sentiment. “For the mothers and the community, convection waste is considered trash and is usually discarded, but for us, convection waste is a treasure.”

Ibu Coey mentioned that fabric waste can be transformed into various creative and unique products. She gave examples such as pin cushions and brooches made from convection waste.

“By turning waste into useful and marketable products, it is hoped that the residents of Cihideung Udik can change their mindset that even waste, when accompanied by intention and creativity, can become something valuable,” she said. (*/ra/Rz) (IAAS/RUM)