Examining Policy Aspects of Food Waste in Indonesia

Abstract

Food waste is a global concern that impacts various aspects of life, including the environment. Indonesia is the country striving for decreasing food waste. According to data from the Economist Intelligence Unit (2022), Indonesia ranks second among the G20 countries in food waste generation. This study proposes to review existing policies in Indonesia on food waste and compare them with policies from other countries to identify their strengths and weaknesses. This study utilized a literature review and descriptive analysis. The results show that Indonesia needs more specific policies on food loss and waste than several other countries. Therefore, the legislative and executive institutions must expedite the appropriate policies to solve this problem as soon as possible.