IMPROVING ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP: TRAINING ON DETERMINING THE COST OF SOAP FOR SMART RPTRA EMPLOYEES AND MERUYA UTARA NEIGHBORHOOD COMMITTEE IN ENHANCING SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Abstract
Indonesia’s rapid urbanization, particularly in metropolitan regions like Jabodetabek, has intensified environmental challenges such as water and air pollution, excessive household waste, and the persistent use of chemical-based cleaning products like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). These issues disproportionately affect low- to middle-income communities, where knowledge and access to eco-friendly alternatives remain limited. To address these challenges, a community service program was implemented in Meruya Utara, West Jakarta, targeting RPTRA SMART staff and RW administrators. The program aimed to develop participants' competencies in producing eco-friendly bath soap from natural ingredients and calculating its Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), thus bridging the gap between environmental education and entrepreneurial skills. Using a participatory approach, the program combined theoretical instruction, hands-on soap-making sessions, marketing workshops, and cost analysis training. Participants learned to produce natural bath soap using locally available ingredients like coconut oil and turmeric, while also gaining financial literacy through COGS calculations and pricing strategies. Evaluation showed significant improvement in participants’ knowledge and skills, with 90% able to reproduce the soap-making process and 85% accurately calculating product costs. This program demonstrates that community-based training focused on accessible, sustainable practices can effectively promote both environmental awareness and economic empowerment. It offers a replicable model for other urban communities and suggests the need for continued mentoring and capacity building to ensure long-term impact and entrepreneurial sustainability.
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