Utilization of plastic and fabric waste into economic valued products to minimize household waste

Abstract

All human activities generally produce waste. If the waste production is very excessive, it will cause environmental problems, mainly inorganic waste because it requires very long time and cannot even be degraded naturally by nature. The purpose of this study is to describe the utilization of plastic waste and patchwork into economic value products in an effort to minimize household waste.This study uses descriptive qualitative methods, data collection is done by observation, interviews, and documentation. Based on the results of this study indicate that the use of plastic waste and cloth can be processed into various products of economic value in an effort to minimize household waste. In addition, it can increase public awareness of the environment. Plastic and fabric waste can be processed into various fashion and souvenir products.