Biological Systems Thinking for Sustainable Organic Waste Management: A Multiscale Assessment of Black Soldier Fly Bioconversion in Indonesia
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This dissertation evaluates the sustainability of organic waste management using black soldier fly (BSF) technology in Indonesia from environmental, economic, and social perspectives. The study examines BSF implementation at household and municipal scales. A bibliometric analysis of 458 Scopus-indexed publications on food waste management in Asia (2000–2026) identifies emerging research trends including BSF larvae, circular economy, and machine learning. A case study in Cimahi City investigates BSF-based organic waste management systems and community participation. Household-scale implementation through the Maggot-in-the-Box system is assessed using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Cost–Benefit Analysis (CBA), and social perception analysis, demonstrating economic feasibility, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and positive user acceptance. Municipal-scale assessment integrates LCA and Social Return on Investment (SROI), showing that BSF treatment performs better environmentally than windrow composting and anaerobic digestion while generating significant social value. Survey and text mining analysis of community perspectives in Bandung further reveal strong public recognition of environmental and economic benefits of BSF-based organic waste management.
Author: LIA NURBANILLAH FUJIANTI
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7164870273