SOSIALISASI DAN PEMBUATAN SABUN CUCI PIRING DENGAN JERUK NIPIS DAN DAUN PANDAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS ANAK-ANAK DI DAERAH LINGKUNGAN MUNTIL

SOCIALIZATION AND PRODUCTION OF DISHWASHING SOAP WITH LIME AND PANDAN LEAVES TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S CREATIVITY IN THE LINGKUNGAN MUNTIL AREA

Abstract

The increasing awareness of the community regarding the importance of environmentally friendly products made from natural ingredients such as lime, pandan leaves, and texapon has encouraged the search for safer alternatives. Many commercial soaps contain harmful chemicals, which has triggered the need to create more eco-friendly products. These harmful chemicals can negatively impact health and the environment. Therefore, a community service program is necessary to introduce the production of natural dish soap as a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative. The aim of this community service program is to enhance children's understanding and skills in making natural dish soap while fostering environmental awareness from an early age. The methods used include outreach on the benefits of natural ingredients and practical workshop activities, where children are directly involved in the soap-making process. The socialization and production of natural dish soap in the Lingkungan Muntil involved six children aged 9-14 years who actively participated. Observational results show that 88% of participants successfully followed all stages of soap production, from mixing ingredients to the molding process. They not only learned how to make soap but also became aware of the importance of sustainability and the positive impact of natural products on health and the environment. Additionally, this activity strengthened social interactions among participants, supporting the development of communication and cooperation skills. The outcomes of this activity are expected to provide a lasting positive influence on the Lingkungan Muntil while encouraging the younger generation to be more environmentally conscious and gain practical knowledge beneficial for everyday community activities.