PENERAPAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN INTERAKTIF DALAM MENINGKATKAN NILAI GOTONG ROYONG PADA SISWA KELAS VI SEKOLAH DASAR

Abstract

The increasing amount of plastic waste is an environmental challenge that requires sustainable management because it can cause pollution and disrupt the balance of the ecosystem. One type of plastic waste commonly found in the environment is plastic bottle caps, which are generally not optimally utilized. This article aims to describe the implementation of a program to utilize plastic bottle cap waste through Do It Yourself (DIY Crafting) activities as an effort to increase environmental awareness. The program implementation method includes the stages of collecting and sorting plastic bottle caps, providing education on waste management based on the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R), craft-making training, and evaluation of the results of the activity. The results of the implementation show that plastic bottle cap waste can be processed into various craft products that have functional and aesthetic value, such as wall decorations, photo frames, key chains, and pencil cases. In addition to contributing to reducing the volume of plastic waste, this activity also increases participants' knowledge, creativity, skills, and awareness of the importance of responsible environmental management. This program also has a social impact by increasing community participation and has the potential to provide economic value through the development of recycled-based craft products. Thus, the utilization of plastic bottle caps through DIY Crafting activities is an effective alternative in supporting waste management, community empowerment, and sustainable environmental conservation.