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- Title
Drivers That Affect Households to Reduce Food Waste: A UK Qualitative Study.
- Authors
Jansson-Boyd, Cathrine V.; Mul, Cari-lène
- Abstract
Individual households make significant contributions to food waste. Combating this waste would allow for better food distribution globally that can help combat global hunger. As there is currently a limited understanding as to why people waste food, we conducted semi-structured interviews with people that had taken part in a food waste reduction study, to explore drivers that contribute to reduced food waste within UK homes. Using a thematic analysis, four themes were identified based around the importance of thinking about food waste, having a flexible approach to food waste, as well as being emotionally engaged in food waste reduction processes. It was also explored if others have a role to play in whether people try to reduce their waste; however, contrary to previous findings, such a notion was not supported here. The implications of the findings are discussed.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; FOOD waste; FOOD industrial waste; WASTE minimization; WORLD hunger; HOUSEHOLDS; QUALITATIVE research
- Publication
Sustainability (2071-1050), 2024, Vol 16, Issue 5, p2188
- ISSN
2071-1050
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/su16052188