UMI Trains Pattapa Village PKK Women to Process Pineapple Peels into Dishwashing Soap
Barru, 9 November 2026— Muslim University Community Service Team (PkM).
The activity entitled "Increasing the Skills of PKK Women in Pattapa Village by Utilizing Pineapple Peel Waste into Eco-Friendly Dishwashing Soap” is chaired byIr.
Mubdiana Arifin, S.T., M.T.,with membersIr. Gusnawati, S.T., M.T., and Ir. Citra Aulian Chalik, S.M., M.T.
This training departs from the potential of pineapples that develop inPattapa Village. Besides
produces fruit that can be sold and consumed, pineapples also produce peel waste that can still be utilized. Through this activity, PKK mothers were invited to process pineapple skin into an additional ingredient in making dishwashing soap.
Participants receive an explanation about the tools, ingredients and how to make soap, then
The team also explained how to keep the equipment clean, use personal protection, and check the results of the soap before use. Participants were introduced to checking mixture evenness, measuring pH, and cleaning power tests on tableware.
The activity closed with a photo with the implementing team and PKK mothers while displaying the soap they had made from practice. Through this training, it is hoped that pineapple peel waste can be better utilized, as well as opening up business opportunities for the people of Pattapa Village.
Indonesia (UMI) held training on making dishwashing soap from pineapple skin waste with PKK women in Pattapa Village, Pujananting District, Barru Regency, Monday (9/11/2026).
Mubdiana Arifin, S.T., M.T.,with membersIr. Gusnawati, S.T., M.T., and Ir. Citra Aulian Chalik, S.M., M.T.
This training departs from the potential of pineapples that develop inPattapa Village. Besides
produces fruit that can be sold and consumed, pineapples also produce peel waste that can still be utilized. Through this activity, PKK mothers were invited to process pineapple skin into an additional ingredient in making dishwashing soap.
Participants receive an explanation about the tools, ingredients and how to make soap, then
Follow the practice with the implementation team. Pineapple skin is first washed, cut, boiled, then filtered. Cold boiled water is used as a diluent in the soap mixture.
Apart from learning to make soap, PKK mothers received explanations about packaging, labeling and calculating production costs. This material is provided so that participants have the equipment to develop these skills into joint business activities while still paying attention to product quality.
