Improving The Ecopreneurship Spirit Of UIN Syahada Padangsidimpuan Students By Utilizing Used Bottles

Abstract

The goal of this study is to determine how environmental awareness may be developed in students through problem based learning on environmental chemistry courses. Environmental chemistry includes not just exposing compounds to water, soil, and air, but also to the pollutants that harm them. Furthermore, the main source of pollution in the environment is the result of human activity, so it is hoped that practices in environmental protection will be instilled in students as agents of change in society, such as how to minimize waste and convert disposable items into items that can be reused. This study employed a qualitative approach, employing observation instruments, interviews, reflective journals, and questionnaires. According to the research findings, the solution was developed by students with several activities, namely processing plastic waste into selling value and socializing the reduction of disposable waste to students at UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan so that students are more responsible for the environment, reducing waste by personal use, and participating in the reduction of single-use waste. As a result of this research, student knowledge of the environment is increased, and they even participate in garbage reduction and creative waste development.