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Academic Frontiers
Transforming Household Food Waste into a Community-Based Composting and Urban Food Production System: Basis for a Sustainable Food-to-Soil-to-Food Innovation Framework
Academic Frontiers, 2(5), 42-56, ISSN: 3082-4400, 2026.
Recommended Citation:
Freo, E. P. (2026). Transforming Household Food Waste into a Community-Based Composting and Urban Food Production System: Basis for a Sustainable Food-to-Soil-to-Food Innovation Framework. Academic Frontiers, 2(5), 42–56. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20069240
Author(s)
Freo, Edmond P.
Abstract
This study assesses the feasibility and implementation potential of an integrated Food-to-Soil-to-Food innovation model in Batasan Hills, Quezon City, a community characterized by significant household and biodegradable waste generation. The problem with food waste is that they cause clogging, smells, pest problems, and the production of greenhouse gases such as methane gas. This demonstrates the broader issue of solid waste management, whereby waste products are considered a nuisance to deal with, rather than valuable resources that could be transformed. This research is of great relevance in connection with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Utilizing a descriptive-developmental research design with a quantitative approach, data were gathered from 85 household residents directly involved in food preparation and waste management. Findings reveal a Very High Awareness among respondents regarding food waste segregation, composting, and urban gardening. While respondents expressed a general willingness to participate in the proposed system, a slight hesitation was noted regarding the consistency of daily waste segregation. Correlation analysis using the Pearson Coefficient confirms a statistically significant positive relationship between awareness levels and the acceptability of the innovation. Despite high readiness, the study identifies critical structural barriers, primarily a lack of tools and materials, limited community support, and urban space constraints. To address these challenges, the study proposes the Sama-Sama para sa Malusog na Pamayanan ng Barangay Batasan Hills Framework, a multi-stage community integration model that leverages decentralized transformation and behavioral drivers—such as "Garden Credits"—to mitigate physical and social hurdles. The results suggest that transforming urban food waste into a circular production system is highly feasible, provided that community knowledge is supported by institutional resource allocation and logistical backing.
Keywords
Food Waste Management, Community-Based Composting, Urban Food Production, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Sama-Sama para sa Malusog na Pamayanan ng Barangay Batasan Hills Framework
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