Food waste is a cross-cutting issue that needs to be addressed urgently to reduce the environmental and climate impacts of food systems and support the transition towards sustainable food systems, which guarantee food security for a growing world population. It is estimated that 53% of total food waste occurred in households, amounting to 70 kg per capita on average, leading to significant environmental and social consequences. Reducing consumer food waste is possible. Stimulating behavioural change can contribute to this aim. However, identifying the right construct – an idea to be accepted by the target audience– to reach that desired effect requires a systemic approach, involving relevant food system stakeholders. The systemic approach refers here to the importance of considering that individual behaviours result from individual decisions influenced by external factors of different kinds (cultural, social, political, economic); hence interventions/approaches to reduce consumer food waste must consider both individual and systemic drivers and levers. This publication is the executive summary, translated in 23 EU languages, of a JRC technical report presenting a compendium of six different types of interventions that a wide range of stakeholders can apply to support consumers in reducing food waste both in- and out-of-home. It also presents several recommendations for key stakeholders, including policymakers.
GARCIA HERRERO Laura;
CASONATO Cecilia;
CANDEAL Thomas;
SALA Serenella;
TURÓCZY Zsuzsa;
BORZACCHIELLO Maria Teresa;
2023-09-27
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC134090
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