KENDAL, August 16, 2026 – In an effort to promote the use of environmentally friendly natural materials, Bunga Choliza Putri Trinida, a Diponegoro University (Undip) Community Service (KKN) student from the Biology study program and member of the Undip KKN Team in Laban Village, Kangkung District, Kendal Regency, organized an educational program on ecoprinting techniques for local students.
The program focused on educating and providing hands-on practice in creating artwork using ecoprinting techniques by utilizing natural pigments derived from various plant species. Through this activity, participants were introduced to the potential of plants as sources of natural dyes, as well as the importance of transitioning toward eco-friendly materials in daily life. This initiative was part of a four-day event series titled “Road to the Future” held at SMA Ma’arif NU 04 Kangkung, featuring various activities designed to broaden students’ horizons, introduce self-potential, and provide insights into university life.
In addition to technical lessons, the program served as a gateway for students to learn more about higher education. The KKN students shared insights on campus life, organizational experiences, career prospects, and an overview of the Biology study program to help guide the high schoolers in planning their future pathways. Along with the session on university life, the event featured practical ecoprint workshops held on the second and final days, allowing students to explore and transform natural materials into creative, sustainable products.
The event was met with great enthusiasm, particularly during the bazaar session on the final day. At the Biology booth, both students and teachers eagerly tried out the ecoprinting techniques. Students actively followed the demonstrations and confidently asked questions during the hands-on practice. The completed ecoprint artworks were officially presented to the school to be used as tablecloths and decorative items.
The school administration warmly welcomed this creative program, expressing hope that ecoprinting techniques will continue to be introduced more broadly so that students’ understanding of sustainable material use remains deeply rooted and continuous. (Source : BC)