Food waste recycling in Bunut Susu: perceptions and practices among local restaurant entrepreneurs

Abstract The rapid expansion of Malaysia’s food industry has contributed significantly to the escalating generation of food waste, posing serious environmental, economic, and social challenges. If left unmanaged, this trend will lead to increased landfill dependency, heightened greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity loss. This study investigates the perceptions and practices related to food waste reduction and recycling among restaurant entrepreneurs in Bunut Susu, Kelantan. A total of 127 r