The Socialization of Utilizing Red Onion Skins as Hydroton Growing Media.

Background: Gedong Village is one of the densely populated areas in the center of Jakarta, with the PKK group in RW 10. To obtain additional income to meet the residents' living needs, they work as shallot peelers. The process of peeling shallots here still neglects the cleanliness of the surrounding environment, as the waste from shallot skins is carelessly discarded, such as in rivers or piling up in trash bins. The aim of this activity is to provide understanding on how to utilize shallot peel waste to enhance entrepreneurship. Method: The partner in this service is the PKK group in RW 10 of Gedong Village, with 35 participants. The methods used in this service activity include socialization, mentoring, and evaluation. Results: This activity broadened the participants' understanding of the benefits of shallot skins as hydroton growing media, which can improve entrepreneurship. Conclusion: The activity ran smoothly, and the participants were very enthusiastic and excited throughout the socialization, production practice, and marketing of hydroton made from shallot skins.