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ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Tackling Food Waste: An Exploratory Case Study on Consumer Behavior in Romania.

Cristina-Anca Danciu, Alin Croitoru, Iuliana Antonie, Anca Tulbure, Agatha Popescu, Cristian Stanciu, Camelia Sava, Mirela Stanciu

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Article in Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Cristina-Anca DanciuFaculty of Agricultural Sciences, Food Industry and Environmental Protection, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 7-9 Dr. Ion Ratiu Str., 550012 Sibiu, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-3739-0810
Alin CroitoruFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 5-7 Victoriei Blvd., 550324 Sibiu, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-6051-7963
Iuliana AntonieFaculty of Agricultural Sciences, Food Industry and Environmental Protection, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 7-9 Dr. Ion Ratiu Str., 550012 Sibiu, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-6748-835X
Anca TulbureFaculty of Agricultural Sciences, Food Industry and Environmental Protection, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 7-9 Dr. Ion Ratiu Str., 550012 Sibiu, Romania.
Agatha PopescuFaculty of Management and Rural Development, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd., District 1, 011464 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-2330-7120
Cristian StanciuFaculty of Sciences, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 5-7 Dr. Ion Rațiu Str., 550012 Sibiu, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7648-6057
Camelia SavaFaculty of Agricultural Sciences, Food Industry and Environmental Protection, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 7-9 Dr. Ion Ratiu Str., 550012 Sibiu, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-5245-1602
Mirela StanciuFaculty of Agricultural Sciences, Food Industry and Environmental Protection, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 7-9 Dr. Ion Ratiu Str., 550012 Sibiu, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-9797-376X

Funding

Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania LBUS-IRG-2022-08
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The scourge of food waste (FW) is a significant global challenge, impacting climate change, food security, and the sustainability of agrifood systems. The objective of this paper is to identify, analyze, and understand the factors influencing household consumer behaviors in Romania regarding the reduction of FW. Three primary research objectives were established to assess food consumption behaviors within households, to explore attitudes toward FW, and to understand the motivations for reducing FW along with the measures implemented by households to address this issue. METHODOLOGY: Data were collected through an online self-administered questionnaire, designed to investigate consumer behaviors related to the avoidance of FW. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed, and a linear regression model was developed to evaluate a composite index measuring Romanian consumers' behavior towards FW reduction.

resultsThe resulting model identifies key predictors that drive concrete actions to minimize FW, including the desire to mitigate the environmental impact, household conversations about FW and strategies to reduce it, established food routines, the influence of one's social circle, individual ecological and social responsibility, and the effectiveness of awareness campaigns addressing the consequences of FW. Practical and social implications: The findings highlight the necessity of education and awareness initiatives to shift attitudes and behaviors concerning FW. Future research is warranted to deepen understanding and enhance interventions. ORIGINALITY: This study represents a pioneering and innovative inquiry into FW behavior in Romania, filling a gap in the existing literature and contributing to the broader discourse on this pressing environmental issue.

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composite index for measuring food waste avoidanceconsumer behaviorfood wastefood waste avoidanceRomania

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PMID39456375
PMCPMC11507217

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