The problem of wasting food in the opinion of Lublin inhabitants
Journal Title: Journal of Animal Science, Biology and Bioeconomy - Year 2016, Vol 34, Issue 4
Abstract
The aim of the study was to find out the opinions of the inhabitants of Lublin on the causes and scale of wasting food. Food wasting has negative economic, social and environmental consequences. In the world, approx. 30% of produced food is wasted in both poor and developed countries every year. This problem also applies to Poland, where every year approx. 9 million tons of food are thrown away at all stages of the food chain, i.e. production, distribution and consumption. Results of the authors’ own research show that 67% of the inhabitants of Lublin admit to wasting food. Dairy products, meat and meat products, fruit, vegetables and bread are most frequently thrown away. According to the respondents, hunger and malnutrition, as well high costs associated with waste disposal are the most important factors that may have an effect on reducing the scale of food waste.
Authors and Affiliations
PIOTR STANEK, WIOLETTA SAWICKA-ZUGAJ, Weronika Adamczyk, Aleksandra Bańkowska, Paulina Widz
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