Optimizing the utilization of vegetable waste as a form of food security and circular economy in the Pasar Modern Bumi Serpong Damai

Abstract

This research objective is to find out how to optimize waste by utilizing vegetable waste at the Pasar Modern Bumi Serpong Damai ("BSD") as a form of support for Sustainable Development Goals 12 (“SDG 12”) "responsible consumption and production". The research briefly explains food security and the prospects for vegetable waste in a circular economic system. The method applied mixed methods of observation, experiment, survey and interview. The experiments consisted of sensory analysis. The research object studied is kimchi made from vegetable waste. The data was triangulated using a sequential triangulation model. The result achieved is that vegetable waste at the BSD Modern Market can be processed into kimchi. Kimchi from vegetable waste is safe to eat with the majority of respondents liking the results of one-day fermentation and having the desire to buy kimchi because of health factors and perceived value. Furthermore, between vegetable traders and market administrators there is a disparity in answers regarding the processing of kimchi from vegetable waste. The conclusion of this research is that kimchi from vegetable waste can be sold commercially but requires further safety testing.