The quantity and composition of household food waste during the COVID-19 pandemic: A direct measurement study in Canada

Everitt, Haley; Werf, P. van der; Seabrook, Jamie A.; Wray, Alexander; Gilliland, Jason A.

doi:10.1016/j.seps.2021.101110

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“…London, Ontario, Canada [26] Collection and analysis of waste samples between 9 and 16 June 2020 (n = 100) to investigate the food waste situation during the pandemic.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…(1) The pandemic has had an impact on people's awareness towards health, as they have shown greater concern about nutritional balance. In looking at the categories of food that have been purchased and disposed, it is clear that people have consumed more fruits, fresh vegetables, and meat than usual [25][26][27]. The total amount of food purchased, especially canned goods and frozen foods, also increased, as people may have experienced fear or anxiety about logistical systems as a result of food shortages [19,25,28].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…(4) Several studies [28,[31][32][33] have clarified that socio-economic and demographic factors such as age, household size and composition, income, attitudes, subjective norms, perceptions of behaviour control, and personal values might impact food management behaviours. Everitt et al [26] directly measured the quantity and composition of household FW disposed during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and examined how household demographics, socio-economic conditions and local food environment characteristics may influence household FW in the city of London, Ontario, Canada. Further studies may combine waste component analyses and quantitative surveys with socio-economic and demographic components to provide a more in-depth understanding of the food waste situation in Bangkok.…”

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Impact of COVID-19 on Food and Plastic Waste Generated by Consumers in Bangkok

2021

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The crisis ignited by COVID-19 has transformed the volume and composition of waste generation and requires a dynamic response from policy makers. This study selected Bangkok as a case study to semi-quantitatively examine the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on consumer-generated food and plastic waste by examining changes in lifestyles and consumption behaviour through a face-to-face questionnaire survey. Travel bans and diminished economic activity due to COVID-19 have led to a dramatic reduction in waste from the business sector and in the total amount of municipal waste generated. However, the results of the survey showed that both food and plastic waste generated by households in Bangkok increased during COVID-19. The shift from eating out to online food delivery services led to an increase in plastic bags, hot-and-cold food bags, plastic food containers, and food waste. Reasons for the increase in household food waste during COVID-19 varied, with respondents citing excessive amounts of food and unappetising taste, followed by exceeding the expiration date and rotting/foul odours. These reasons may be the result of the inability to predict quantity and quality when ordering online, and inadequate food planning and management by consumers. To achieve more effective food and plastic waste management, home delivery services, consumer food planning and management, and the formation of a circular economy based on localised supply chains may be considered as important intervention points.

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“…London, Ontario, Canada [26] Collection and analysis of waste samples between 9 and 16 June 2020 (n = 100) to investigate the food waste situation during the pandemic.…”

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Impact of COVID-19 on Food and Plastic Waste Generated by Consumers in Bangkok

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“… Note. Three studies were conducted across two countries ( Cequea et al, 2021 ; Everitt et al, 2021 ; Rodgers et al, 2021 ). …”

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“…Although Amicarelli and Bux (2021) and Burlea-Schiopoiu et al (2021) reported reductions in household food waste during COVID-19 in Italy and Romania, Berjan et al (2021) and Liu et al (2021) reported higher amounts of food waste in Serbia and Thailand. The impacts of COVID-19 on the amount of food wasted depends on various socio-demographic (e.g., household size and the number of children), socio-economic (e.g., income loss, governmental restrictions), behavioural (e.g., developing cooking skills, better meal planning, more efficient stocking), psychological (e.g., depression, fear, stress), situational (e.g., individuals’ available time), and cultural (e.g., eating at a restaurant) factors ( Everitt et al, 2021 ; Özbük et al, 2021 ; Qian et al, 2020 ). Accordingly, the impact of COVID-19 on food waste behaviour probably differs from one country to another.…”

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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on household food waste behaviour: A systematic review

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The Effects of International Orientation on the Dimensions of the Environmental Performance of Agri‐Food Companies: A Chilean Perspective

Barbosa

2024

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Like other Latin American economies, Chile has significantly increased its presence in international agriculture markets. Agricultural commodities are primarily developed within specialized exporters or multinational enterprises and exported to several different countries. In Chile, the fruit sector accounts for almost half of total exports. Internationally oriented companies explore business opportunities in foreign markets and invest adequate resources in international operations. In addition, more internationally oriented companies could be more inclined to invest in green practices due to external pressures and, consequently, achieve higher environmental performance. In this context, environmental performance is related to the extent to which available natural resources are protected during the production, delivery, and consumption of agricultural products. To the best of our knowledge, there is scattered evidence of the relationship between international orientation and the environmental performance of agri‐food companies, especially in Latin America. Grounded on the natural resources‐based view theory, this study assessed the effects of environmental collaboration on five dimensions of environmental performance (greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, food loss and waste, food quality and safety, and water footprint management) in agri‐food companies with a survey with Chilean firms. Data were analyzed using the partial least square—structural equation modeling. We found that international orientation positively influences all five dimensions of environmental performance. Our study identified that the dimension most impacted by international orientation is water footprint management, and the least impacted is food quality and safety. With the aid of multi‐group analysis, we concluded that there are no significant differences in these relationships between micro/small and medium/large companies. A significant difference was observed in food loss and waste between fruit and nonfruit producers. We expect the outcomes of this study will support exporting‐related decisions and public policies in Latin America.

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The quantity and composition of household food waste during the COVID-19 pandemic: A direct measurement study in Canada

Cited by 56 publications

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Impact of COVID-19 on Food and Plastic Waste Generated by Consumers in Bangkok

Impact of COVID-19 on Food and Plastic Waste Generated by Consumers in Bangkok

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on household food waste behaviour: A systematic review

The Effects of International Orientation on the Dimensions of the Environmental Performance of Agri‐Food Companies: A Chilean Perspective

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