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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Assistance in Processing Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Strapping Waste into Economically Valuable Handicrafts for The Community of Dayu Village, Gondangrejo Subdistrict, Karanganyar Regency
ClearPemberdayaan masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah plastik bernilai jual
This paper (in Indonesian) describes a community empowerment program in a village in East Java helping residents manage and find economic value in plastic waste. The program is a grassroots approach to reducing plastic pollution by turning waste into a resource.
Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Limbah Plastik Menjadi Berbagai Kreasi Daur Ulang Bagi Masyarakat Desa Penyak
This Indonesian community program trained residents of the Bangka Belitung Islands to repurpose plastic waste into recycled crafts, reducing the amount of plastic that enters coastal environments and eventually breaks down into microplastics. Community-based plastic waste management is an important grassroots strategy for reducing marine microplastic pollution.
Improving residential plastic waste management strategies for increasing value added to environmental sustainability
Researchers surveyed community awareness and behavior regarding plastic waste management in an Indonesian village, identifying gaps between knowledge and practice. Improving community engagement with proper plastic waste disposal is essential for reducing the plastic entering waterways and eventually becoming microplastics.
Penyuluhan dan Pelatihan Pembuatan Ecobrick di Desa Pulosaren Sebagai Upaya Pemanfaatan Sampah Plastik
Researchers conducted community outreach and training in Pulosaren Village, Indonesia, teaching residents to make ecobricks — plastic bottles tightly packed with non-recyclable plastic waste — as a practical local strategy to reduce plastic accumulation in the environment.
Pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui pelatihan pembuatan ecobrick sebagai upaya mengurangi sampah plastik di Kecamatan Bunga Raya
This Indonesian community engagement study trained local residents to make ecobricks — plastic waste-filled bottles used as building materials — as a hands-on approach to reducing plastic pollution. Community-based plastic waste reduction initiatives like ecobricks can reduce the amount of plastic that degrades into microplastics in local environments.
Efforts to Increase Public Awareness About Microplastic Hazards in Communities at the Coastal Beach of Padang
Community outreach activities in Padang, Indonesia, aimed to raise public awareness about the hazards of microplastics, particularly at coastal beaches where plastic waste accumulates. The study documents how environmental education programs can build local capacity for addressing plastic pollution.
Utilization of plastic waste using the ecobrick method in Nagari Tanjung
Researchers worked with a community in Indonesia to address waste pollution by introducing the ecobrick method — packing non-recyclable plastics into plastic bottles to create building materials. The project provided an alternative to the community practice of dumping or burning waste near rivers.
Processing System for Plastic Bottle to Obtain Polyethylene Terephthalate Filament in 3D Printers
Researchers developed a processing system to convert waste PET plastic bottles into filament suitable for 3D printers, addressing low plastic recycling rates in Peru and offering a practical approach to reducing PET contamination in terrestrial, marine, and climatic ecosystems.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Memproduksi Paving Block dari Sampah Plastik di Desa Puspasari, Kecamatan Citeureup, Kabupaten Bogor
Despite its title referencing plastic waste, this paper is written in Indonesian and describes a community empowerment program in a village in Bogor Regency, Indonesia, where residents were trained to convert plastic waste into paving blocks. It is a local environmental education and community development study rather than a microplastics research paper, and its findings are not directly relevant to microplastic pollution or human health.
Plastic management to reduce environmental pollution
This study designed a community-based plastic management program in a Mexican municipality to reduce PET pollution by exchanging collected plastics for basic food goods, linking environmental goals with local economic incentives.
Study on PET Recovery from Polymeric Mixtures, Using the Floatation Technique, and Valorization of the Collected Particles by Dyeing Them
Researchers developed and tested a flotation-based process to separate PET plastic flakes from mixed polymer waste, then tested whether the recovered PET could be dyed for reuse as textile fiber. Improving the purity and value of recycled PET reduces the amount of plastic that ends up in environments where it fragments into microplastics.
Empowering Local Communities to Help Solve Plastic Waste Through Education and Recycling Solution
This community service program used education and practical recycling activities to raise awareness of plastic pollution among communities near a school in Solo, Indonesia. Community-based education and recycling programs are key tools for reducing the plastic waste that becomes microplastics in local waterways and soils.
Ecobrick: Fostering Sustainable Environmental Awareness in Tanjung Baru Village Community
Researchers conducted a community service project in Tanjung Baru Village, South Lampung, using ecobrick training workshops to foster sustainable environmental awareness, progressing through social mapping, problem identification, outreach, hands-on practice, and evaluation stages.
Pelatihan Daur Ulang Sampah Botol Plastik Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Pengelolaan Sampah Dan Kreativitas
Researchers conducted plastic bottle recycling training for elementary school students in Indonesia to increase knowledge of plastic waste management and develop creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program successfully improved participants' understanding of recycling practices and was supported by parental involvement and strong participant motivation.
Processing Rubber Sandal Waste into Paving Blocks in Mulyaharja Village, Bogor City
Researchers implemented a community program in Mulyaharja Village, Bogor City, Indonesia, to convert non-biodegradable rubber sandal waste into paving blocks, training residents in production techniques and providing direct production assistance. The program demonstrated that rubber waste can be valorized into useful construction materials while reducing local environmental pollution.
Socialization and Training on the Utilization of Plastic Waste as a Mixture in the Making of Paving Blocks
This community service report describes a socialization and practical training program in Indonesia teaching participants to incorporate shredded plastic waste measuring 0.1-2 cm as a mixture in paving block production. The dual-phase program improved knowledge and skills within the Waste Care Community (MALISA) and is intended to support future small and medium enterprise development based on plastic waste processing.
Meningkatkan Kesadaran Bahaya Sampah Laut Melalui Pendampingan pada Masyarakat Lokasi Wisata Pantai Kuranji
Indonesian researchers conducted community education sessions about marine debris hazards with middle school students near Kuranji Beach. Post-session surveys showed improved student awareness about plastic pollution and beach cleanliness, demonstrating the value of targeted outreach in coastal conservation efforts.
Repurposing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste as an antibacterial packaging material
Researchers repurposed PET plastic waste by integrating antimicrobial agents during reprocessing, creating antibacterial packaging material from recycled PET that inhibits bacterial growth — demonstrating a circular economy approach that adds functional value to plastic waste.
Peningkatan Kesadaran Masyarakat Pesisir Pangandaran dalam Menangani Dampak Sampah di Lingkungan Pesisir
This Indonesian community engagement study aimed to raise awareness among coastal residents of Pangandaran about the impacts of plastic waste pollution on marine environments. Community education and behavior change are essential components of reducing the plastic waste that degrades into microplastics.
Vocational School Student’ Perception on Plastic Waste Management: the role of Recycling Education
This Indonesian study surveyed vocational school students' perceptions of plastic waste recycling and how recycling education influenced their attitudes and behaviors. Early education about plastic waste management is important for building the next generation of environmentally responsible consumers and policymakers.
Plastic Waste Upcycling: A Sustainable Solution for Waste Management, Product Development, and Circular Economy
This review examined plastic waste upcycling as a sustainable alternative to conventional recycling, covering methods that transform plastic waste into value-added products and support circular economy goals while addressing environmental pollution.
Edukasi Bahaya Sampah Plastik Kepada Masyarakat Pesisir Di Pantai Pulot, Kecamatan Leupung, Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Researchers conducted community education activities at Pulot Beach in Aceh Besar, Indonesia, to raise awareness among coastal residents about the dangers of plastic waste to marine and coastal environments. The service activity involved persuasive education and hands-on practice in waste collection, sorting, and weighing, aiming to foster long-term behavioral change around plastic disposal.
Use of campus plastic pet (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles in the construction of a mini student relaxation hub at the college of education, Ilorin: A waste-to-wealth reusing approach
This study used waste PET plastic bottles collected from a Nigerian college campus to construct a prototype student relaxation hub, demonstrating a practical waste-to-wealth approach that simultaneously reduces plastic litter and provides low-cost building materials.
High-Value Oil–Water Separation Materials Prepared from Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper describes a method for recycling waste PET plastic into a hydrophobic coating for stainless steel mesh, producing an oil-water separation material with high separation efficiency as a way to repurpose plastic waste.