Ide Kreatif dengan Membuat Lilin Aroma Terapi dari Minyak Jelantah - Justin Dwi Yanuar

Summary

Justin Dwi Anwar’s 2023 Prince/Princess of the Environment project focuses on repurposing used cooking oil into aromatherapy candles. After a 9-month selection process, he gathered over 302 liters of used oil, transforming 35 liters into 955 candles. His initiative also involved raising awareness about environmental issues, collaborating with local schools, and engaging 905 participants in eco-friendly activities. Despite challenges like time management, Justin aims to expand his project, increase candle production, and collect more waste oil. His goal is to continue promoting sustainability while involving more people in his environmental efforts.

Takeaways

• 😀 Justin Dwi Anwar, a candidate for the 2023 Prince and Princess of Environmental Awareness, spent 9 months preparing his project, which he compares to the development of a fetus in the womb.
• 😀 The project focuses on recycling used cooking oil (minyak jelantah) into aromatherapy candles, offering both environmental benefits and economic value.
• 😀 Used cooking oil is dangerous to human health if consumed, and the project aims to reduce its negative impact by turning it into a useful product.
• 😀 Justin filters the oil using activated charcoal for two nights to reduce the smell and improve its clarity before processing it into candles.
• 😀 The project was inspired by a concern for the lack of public awareness regarding environmental issues, such as the improper disposal of used cooking oil.
• 😀 Justin has successfully collected 302 liters of used cooking oil, of which 35 liters were turned into 955 aromatherapy candles.
• 😀 The remaining 140 liters of low-quality oil were sent to a waste bank for proper disposal and further processing.
• 😀 Justin has established partnerships with 5 small businesses and 2 schools, along with a local community, to expand the project.
• 😀 He has successfully raised 1,464,000 IDR through his project and reached out to 95 participants through various social media and direct interactions.
• 😀 One of the challenges Justin faced was managing time between his project, school assignments, and other personal tasks, although he managed to overcome these obstacles.
• 😀 Moving forward, Justin aims to further develop his project by producing over 1,000 aromatherapy candles and collecting 700 liters of used cooking oil while expanding his outreach to over 1,000 participants.

Q & A

What inspired Justin Dwi Anwar to create this project?

Justin was inspired by the lack of environmental awareness in his community, especially regarding simple actions like properly managing used cooking oil (minyak jelantah). He wanted to raise awareness and encourage people to collect and process used cooking oil instead of discarding it improperly.

What is the main goal of Justin's project?

The main goal of Justin's project is to process used cooking oil (minyak jelantah) into valuable items, such as aromatherapy candles, and to educate the public on how to handle this waste in an environmentally responsible way.

What method does Justin use to process used cooking oil?

Justin processes the used cooking oil by first filtering it with activated charcoal over two nights. This helps reduce the odor and improve the oil's clarity. The oil is then transformed into aromatherapy candles.

How much used cooking oil did Justin manage to collect during his project?

Justin successfully collected 302 liters of used cooking oil during his project. Out of this, 35 liters were processed into 955 aromatherapy candles, while the rest was either not suitable for processing or was sent to a waste bank for better handling.

What challenges did Justin face while carrying out his project?

The primary challenge Justin faced was managing his time effectively between the project, school tasks, and other responsibilities. He also encountered some difficulties while socializing with the public, but he overcame these issues as the project progressed.

What were the social impacts of Justin's project?

Justin's project successfully engaged 95 participants through various activities, including distributing candles, creating awareness campaigns, and holding social media outreach. A total of 905 participants followed and joined his socialization efforts.

How did Justin involve local businesses and schools in his project?

Justin adopted five local stores and collaborated with two schools and one village as part of his project. These collaborations helped extend the reach of his efforts to manage used cooking oil and raise awareness about environmental issues.

What were some of Justin's financial achievements through his project?

Justin earned a total of IDR 1,464,000 from his project, which likely came from selling the aromatherapy candles and possibly from other related activities.

What are Justin's future goals for his project?

Justin's future goals include continuing to innovate and expand his project. He aims to increase the production of aromatherapy candles, reaching over 1,000 candles, and to collect up to 700 liters of used cooking oil. He also plans to extend his socialization efforts to involve more than 1,000 participants.

How can people learn more about or contribute to Justin's project?

People can learn more about Justin's project by reaching out to him via his Instagram account (jas_underscore) or contacting him through WhatsApp at 0881 3582 855. They are also welcome to visit SMP Negeri 38 to help collect used cooking oil or to purchase his products.