Management of Food Consumption Waste Households in Manokwari Regency

Abstract

This research aims to examine household food consumption trends, types of food consumption waste, and food consumption waste management for rice, sweet potatoes, and bananas in Manokwari Regency. Local food, as an important part of food security and environmental sustainability, faces challenges amid the shift in consumption patterns towards imported food. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method with in-depth interview techniques and observations in three districts in Manokwari Regency, involving 100 respondents. The research results show that the main food consumption in Manokwari Regency is rice, with a consumption of around 300 kg per month, followed by bananas and sweet potatoes. Household food waste is dominated by leftover rice in the rice commodity, banana peels in the banana commodity, and most respondents do not produce sweet potato waste. Food waste management is still low, with most waste being discarded without any treatment, despite the potential for utilizing organic waste as animal feed or compost. The results of the SWOT analysis identify opportunities to improve community-based waste management and maintain local food consumption patterns. This research suggests the need for better education and waste management strategies to support ecosystem sustainability and reduce negative environmental impacts