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HomePreparatory study on food waste across EU 27
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The study demonstrates the diversity of causes of food waste, within each of the four sectors investigated. Causes in the Manufacturing, Wholesale/Retail and Food Service sectors are expected to be similar across Europe and will vary according to product specificities. Causes of household food waste identified are predominantly based on UK research, and while they provide a guideline for Europe, this will vary more than other sectors as a result of cultural practices, climate, diet, and socio-economic factors (average size of household, household income, frequency of eating out etc). The UK Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), which leads UK investigations on food waste, recommends conducting Member State level research on causes so that awareness campaigns and other policy measures can be effectively targeted.
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- Corporate author(s): Directorate-General for Environment (European Commission)
- Themes: Environment policy and protection of the environment
- Subject: environmental impact , food consumption , food industry , food policy , waste management
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-79-22138-5 | DOI 10.2779/85947 | Catalogue number KH-30-11-342-EN-N |
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