A Study on household food waste management and composting practice

Abstract

Abstract Food waste had been such an alarming issue, not only in Malaysia, but throughout the world. Composting is an environmentally friendly way to reduce food waste by using a less costly and less time of the system. Composting is considered the most common method used to compost by having organic materials and water only. This study aims to identify the level of awareness among respondents about food waste composting and to assess the effectiveness of composting method at home basis. An online survey and experimental work were conducted. The online survey was conducted among the population in Taman Seri Tanjung, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Quantitative analysis from the online survey showed that respondents had awareness of the advantages of composting. While, 29-day observation during food waste composting show pH and temperature were recorded as in the range of 29°C to 40°C and 5 to 7 respectively. The result from this study shows promising findings on the effectiveness of the composting method. The findings from this study will enhance the understanding and awareness of the public on the importance of composting at the household level.