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Food and drink waste from households in the UK

Quested, T. E., Parry, A. D., Easteal, S., Swannell, R.·2011·Nutrition Bulletin
DOI 10.1111/j.1467-3010.2011.01924.x
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Summary Reducing the amount of food and drink that is wasted is a key element in developing a sustainable food system. In the UK, the largest contribution to food waste is from homes: 8.3 million tonnes per year, costing consumers £12 billion and contributing 3% of UK greenhouse gas emissions. This paper describes recent insights gained from research by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and others into the types of food wasted, why it is wasted and what can be done to minimise it. The research methods used – which have parallels with dietary research – are described and findings of interest to the field of nutrition are highlighted, including the impact of waste on intake (e.g. 0.8 portions of fruit and vegetables are wasted per person per day). The activities undertaken by WRAP and its partners to minimise household food waste are described: consumer engagement and working with retailers and food manufacturers to help consumers to buy the right amount, keep what they buy at its best and use what they buy. Between 2006–2007 and 2009, the amount of household food waste reduced, this is discussed in light of the work of WRAP and its partners, and other influences such as food prices. Areas for future research and engagement to further reduce the quantity and impact of food waste are outlined.

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  1. Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs), 2010, 2010 Guidelines to Defra/DECC's GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting: Methodology Paper for Emission Factors
  2. Defra, 2010, Household Food and Drink Waste Linked to Food and Drink Purchases
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  5. WRAP, 2010, Insights Around the Domestic Refrigerator
  6. WRAP, 2010, Understanding Consumer Use of the Freezer
  7. WRAP, 2010, Presentation: Courtauld Commitment – A Little History, 29
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  12. WRAP & WWF‐UK (World Wide Fund for Nature – UK), 2011, The Water and Carbon Footprint of Household Food and Drink Waste in the UK

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Authors
Quested, T. E., Parry, A. D., Easteal, S., & Swannell, R.
Affiliations
Wrap (United Kingdom) (GB)
Corresponding author
Quested, T. E.
ORCID
Quested, T. E.
Venue
Nutrition Bulletin
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2011-11-08
Volume
36
Issue
4
Pages
460-467
ISSN
  • 1467-3010 (ISSN-L)
  • 1471-9827
DOI
10.1111/j.1467-3010.2011.01924.x
OpenAlex
W2105631206
Cited by
297
References
6
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FWCI
10.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
Nutrition Bulletin (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Ecology › Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Waste Management and Disposal › Waste Management and Recycling
Keywords
household food waste, food waste reduction, sustainable food systems, greenhouse gas emissions, fruit and vegetable waste, customer engagement, food prices, dietary intake

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