Community education approaches for food waste reduction in Indonesia: A systematic review

Abstract

Food waste is leftover food that is ultimately wasted because the consumer cannot consume it and or is food material that is wasted due to negligence. In 2022, about 40.9% of the composition of waste in Indonesia is food waste. Therefore, food waste education is crucial to reduce food waste, and one way is through community education. This research aims to summarize the community education activities about food waste in Indonesia. This research is conducted to contribute to Sustainable Development Goals. The PRISMA guidelines became the foundation for this paper. This research used databases such as Google Scholar, Science Direct, EBSCO Host, BINUS library, and repository UGM to find relevant and related studies. The method used in this study is done by normative research using secondary data resources, comprehensive reviews of relevant literature, including academic articles, reports, and regulations related to food waste education in Indonesia. Papers used in this systematic review are 53 papers including journals and proceedings. Food waste community education in Indonesia focuses on seminars/campaign for 36% with the most targeted participant is adult. Zero hunger, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption & production, no poverty, and climate action are undertaken to achieve in community education activities.