Penerapan Ekonomi Sirkular Berbasis Komunitas: Mengolah Limbah Usaha Menjadi Produk Bernilai Tambah (ValueAdded Product) di Kabupaten Kediri

Abstract

This community service program focuses on implementing a community-based circular economy through processing production waste from micro, small, and medium enterprises into value-added products in Kediri City. The partner problems include accumulation of organic and inorganic waste from home-based food and convection industries, lack of knowledge about waste processing technologies, and limited access to markets for processed waste products. The program was implemented through training, mentoring, and consultation methods involving 60 MSMEs and community groups in Kediri over six months. Results showed significant achievements: organic waste processing through maggot cultivation (Black Soldier Fly) successfully processed 85% of partner organic waste into high-protein animal feed; used cooking oil was converted into eco-friendly soap and aromatherapy candles with 78% adoption rate; textile waste from convection businesses was upcycled into creative products such as pouches, bags, and accessories, reducing waste disposal costs by up to 75%; and durian skin waste was transformed into charcoal briquettes with economic value. Participating MSMEs experienced an average additional income of 32% from waste-derived products, and the program successfully established three community-based waste processing units that operate independently. The program demonstrates that circular economy principles applied at the community level effectively address environmental challenges while creating sustainable economic opportunities for local communities.