DEVELOPMENT OF COCONUT WASTE HILARIZATION IN CREATING AN ECONOMICLY INDEPENDENT VILLAGE THROUGH BIKSAPA (COCONUT FIBER BRICKETS)

Abstract

The community service program in Wates Kulon Village, Lumajang Regency, focuses on the utilization
of coconut waste, particularly coconut husks and shells, to produce briquettes as an alternative solid fuel.
Coconut waste in the village has been underutilized, leading to lost economic opportunities. The program's
objectives were to enhance local economic independence by converting coconut waste into high-value
briquettes and to improve villagers' skills through training and outreach. The activities included
identifying the village's potential, training on briquette production, and developing effective marketing
strategies, resulting in a profitable and sustainable business model. The findings show that the briquettes
produced have high calorific value and are competitive in the market, with a profit margin of Rp5,553.00
per kilogram. The training sessions empowered 43 participants with new technical skills and marketing
knowledge, enabling them to generate additional income. The program also received positive feedback
from local government officials, aligning with the village's mission to enhance economic welfare through
sustainable resource utilization. Overall, the program successfully contributed to the village's economic
independence by transforming coconut waste into a valuable product, supporting the broader goals of
sustainable development and poverty reduction.