Health footwear in form of reflexology sandals is quite common to find in Indonesia. It is also possible to find reflexology shoes in the market. Nifta Noor Halimah, Nurul Wulan Sari and Evania Dian Widyastuti from educational technology study program, Alfi Meilan Khasanah from economic education study program and Hasna Ulfah Edwina from Biology study program have the idea to make health shoes from Salak waste. Most of manufacturers of Salak products only use the fruit. Any unused seeds and skin are discarded free of charge and have no use value.

‘”The waste can be empowered as a business opportunity, one of which is a therapy bed and accessories for shoes," Nifta said. Nurul added that salak waste consisting of zalacca shells and zalacca seeds can be produced into acupuncture shoes that are worth selling. In addition to having benefits in adding to the health of its users, these shoes are also very fashionable for use among...