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The role of reducing food waste for resilient food systems
Food waste undermines long-term resilience of the global food system by aggravating ecosystem damage. The
global community must therefore work to reduce the amount of food that gets wasted. However, we should be
mindful ...
Wasted positive intentions: the role of affection and abundance on household food waste
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2016)
This qualitative study, grounded theory oriented, identifies familial affection and preference for abundance as major drivers of wasted food in lower-middle income American families. These positive intentions provide an ...
Recycling potential of urban solid waste destined for sanitary landfills: the case of Indaiatuba, SP, Brazil
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2007-12-01)
The urban solid waste of the city of Indaiatuba (pop. 175 000), located in the state of São Paulo, was characterized, focusing on the recycling potential. For this purpose, collected waste was subdivided into 27 items, ...
Recycling potential of urban solid waste destined for sanitary landfills: the case of Indaiatuba, SP, Brazil
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2007-12-01)
The urban solid waste of the city of Indaiatuba (pop. 175 000), located in the state of São Paulo, was characterized, focusing on the recycling potential. For this purpose, collected waste was subdivided into 27 items, ...
The environmental burden of food waste
(2018)
Food waste is considered a social, environmental and economic problem. Concerns are based, amongst other things, on the environmental damage produced by the food supply chain (FSC) and the substantial amount of food that ...
Recycling potential of urban solid waste destined for sanitary landfills: the case of Indaiatuba, SP, Brazil
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2014)
Food consumption and food waste behaviour in households in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
(EmeraldGB, 2022)
Purpose: This research aims to understand the behaviour of food consumption and waste in Peruvian households at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: Exploratory research was carried out with ...
Food waste paradox: antecedents of food disposal in low income households
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2015-11)
This article aims to identify antecedents of food waste among lower-middle class families - a paradox, given the financial constraints this population faces. The importance of this research is evident in escalating ...