Utilization of Coconut Shell Waste which is One of the Sources of Community Income

Abstract

This study aims to increase people's income by utilizing coconut shell waste. The basic ingredients obtained from coconut shell waste are very easy to find around us. The research method used by the author uses qualitative research methods. The data collection process was carried out by the author in several ways, namely by direct observation of the coconut shell waste treatment process and conducting interviews to obtain the required data. From the results of research that has been done, the authors get one of the results of handicrafts made by craftsmen, namely lanterns, this research was conducted on Jl. Sedap Malam Ujung, Patumbak Pasar 4. Coconut shell comes from the coconut shell which is still not used much compared to other parts of the coconut, although a small part has been processed into charcoal. Apart from being used as a raw material for charcoal for its visual characteristics, coconut shells can also be used as the main ingredient for making handicrafts. Utilization of coconut shell waste as a basic material for handicrafts can be done by several techniques by coconut shell craftsmen. With the utilization of this coconut shell waste, and with the existence of this creative economy which contains a concept in the new economic era that intensifies information and creativity by relying on ideas and knowledge from human resources (HR) as the main production factor in its economic activities. the most important factor in the development of the creative economy is the idea of business actors, then this creative economy can later affect the economy in Indonesia because human resources in Indonesia always have new ideas.