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A group of enthusiastic students from Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije) have initiated the Eco-Cycle Campaigns, an environmentally themed outreach program held at Gubuk Pustaka Ndalung. As part of the Student Creativity Program (PKM), this initiative aims to raise awareness about environmental care among children and the local community through fun, zero-waste based activities.
The weekend-program is designed to be engaging and educational, featuring interactive sessions on waste management, composting using an innovative chicken-integrated composting system, and permaculture gardening. Children participating in the program also learn to process harvested produce into healthy snacks like vegetable sticks and noodles.
The campaign culminates in the Festival Karya Ndalung (Ndalung Creative Festival), where children proudly display their creations. This event reinforces a sense of accomplishment and encourages community involvement in environmental initiatives.
Team leader Dandi Wahyu Agung Prasetyo explained the program’s philosophy: “We want to cultivate environmental awareness from an early age. Using creative and participatory approaches makes it easier for children to understand the importance of caring for the environment.”
The campaign was carried out by a dedicated student team including Dimas Kurniyanto, M. Irvan Maulana, John Apriliano, and Vania Irvia Putri, under the guidance of lecturer Elly Daru Ika Wilujeng, S.P., M.Si. Elly emphasized that the program helps students engage directly with society—nurturing empathy and social sensitivity.
Local residents and volunteers at Gubuk Pustaka Ndalung gave positive feedback, noting that the use of visual media, storytelling, and simple games created a welcoming learning environment. The children remained actively engaged throughout each session.
Aligning with sustainable tourism principles, the Eco-Cycle Campaigns also support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and uphold Polije’s Asta Cipta values. Besides fostering environmental literacy and food independence, the program opens opportunities in creative economy through local product processing and waste recycling.
Looking ahead, the team hopes to transform Gubuk Pustaka Ndalung into an eco-cycle education garden—an inclusive learning space for waste management, local entrepreneurship, and community engagement in environmental stewardship.