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Decreasing Food Waste Through Increased Awareness At A University’S Dining Facilities, Scott Taylor, Jr., Thomas Pratt
Decreasing Food Waste Through Increased Awareness At A University’S Dining Facilities, Scott Taylor, Jr., Thomas Pratt
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Purpose: The current study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a semester-long anti-food waste campaign regarding university student diners’ food waste behaviors.
Originality/Value: Food waste and specifically post-consumer food waste has become one of the most critical concerns in recent years. Post-consumer food waste has also become a major concern and area of interest on U.S. college and university campuses, as numerous administrators have started considering the impact of waste within their dining operations. However, there have been limited examples of how to successfully cut down on food waste that is produced by students. Therefore, this study offers insight …