Socialization of Processing Used Cooking Oil into Aromatherapy Candles: An Effort to Reduce Waste in Betungan Village,  RW. 07, RT. 61

Yuti  Anita; Nuria Zaidatur Rabiah; Wulandari Indah Andi Putri; Vineza Elsafa; Sinti Revanda; Herlin Herlin; Yusuf Wahyudi; Hesti Nur’aini

doi:10.70963/mandiri.v2i2.864

Authors

Yuti Anita Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu
Nuria Zaidatur Rabiah Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu
Wulandari Indah Andi Putri Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu
Vineza Elsafa Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu
Sinti Revanda Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu
Herlin Herlin Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu
Yusuf Wahyudi Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu
Hesti Nur’aini Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70963/mandiri.v2i2.864

Keywords:

Waste, Used Cooking Oil, Aromatherapy Candle

Abstract

The “Socialization of Used Cooking Oil Processing into Aromatherapy Candles” activity by KKN-T students of Dehasen University Bengkulu was held at RT. 61, RW 07, Betungan Village, Bengkulu City, Bengkulu Province on Monday, June 30, 2025. This socialization activity aims to reduce environmental pollution and prevent diseases caused by repeated use of used cooking oil. This activity was carried out with a direct practice method with residents of RT. 61, starting with the preparation of materials, making aromatherapy candles and opening a question and answer session for participants. After conducting this socialization, it is hoped that used cooking oil waste can reduce household waste and environmental pollution around residents.

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