Community-Based Strengthening of Cross-Sector Awareness on Food Safety to Reduce Household Food Waste through Forum Group Discussion

Aprilia Nurcahyaning Rahayu; Indah Andesta; Mashudi

doi:10.30998/326rws58

Authors

Aprilia Nurcahyaning Rahayu Politeknik Bintan cakrawala Author
Indah Andesta Politeknik Bintan Cakrawala Author
Mashudi Politeknik Bintan Cakrawala Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30998/326rws58

Keywords:

food safety, food waste, forum group discussion, household, alignment of perceptions

Abstract

In Tanjung Uban Selatan, household food waste remains a persistent community problem due to limited understanding of food safety practices, inadequate food storage and waste segregation facilities, and weak regulatory support at the community level. This community service activity aimed to align cross-sector perceptions in reducing household food waste through the application of food safety. The method used was a forum group discussion (FGD) conducted in Tanjung Uban Selatan, involving women’s community groups (PKK), PENSOSMAS Waste Bank representatives, community leaders, and related government agencies. The FGD revealed that the main obstacles faced by the community were limited knowledge, inadequate supporting facilities, and weak regulations regarding waste segregation and management. The discussion resulted in an agreement on several follow-up actions, including continuous education, provision of facilities for food storage and waste segregation, strengthening regulations with cross-sectoral support, as well as monitoring and evaluation to ensure program sustainability. This activity produced a joint commitment formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding among stakeholders. The conclusion of this program is that aligning perceptions through FGD is effective in building collective awareness, encouraging community participation, and supporting sustainable household food waste reduction.

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