Pineapple Peel Eco-Enzyme as a Project-Based Learning Medium for Sustainable Science Education in Muaro Jambi Schools
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https://doi.org/10.22437/proca.v2i3.59982Keywords:
eco-enzyme; local resources; organic waste management; pineapple peel; project-based learning; sustainable science educationAbstract
Science learning in schools often remains theoretical and insufficiently connected to local environmental problems. At the same time, organic waste from school activities is frequently underutilized as a contextual learning resource. Pineapple peel-based eco-enzyme offers a practical opportunity to integrate waste management, local resources, and project-based science learning. This paper aims to describe the pedagogical potential and implementation of pineapple peel eco-enzyme as a project-based learning medium for sustainable science education in Muaro Jambi schools. This paper is based on a community service-based educational intervention conducted at SMAN 3 Muaro Jambi, involving teachers and students from SMAN 3 and invited participants from SMKN 8 Muaro Jambi. The program included socialization, technical training, eco-enzyme production, fermentation monitoring, learning-device development, and product exhibition. Results: Eco-enzyme functioned as a project object through which students practiced observation, measurement, recording, reporting, and product utilization. The program produced an average of six liters of eco-enzyme per month, reduced organic waste by 30% during the first six months, and enabled 92% of participants to produce eco-enzyme independently. In addition, 80% of science teachers integrated eco-enzyme-based PjBL into lesson plans, supported by learning modules, scientific worksheets, and an Eco-Enzyme Adiwiyata Team. Pineapple peel-based eco-enzyme has practical potential as a locally relevant PjBL medium for linking science concepts, environmental action, and Education for Sustainable Development. Longer-term evaluation is needed to assess sustained learning and behavioral outcomes.
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