Analysis of the Structure and Seasonal Variability of Food Waste in Urbanized Areas: Possible Actions for Achieve Sustainable Development
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
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Alternative codes found
RIV/62156489:43210/25:43926773
Result on the web
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3434" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3434</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sd.3434" target="_blank" >10.1002/sd.3434</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Analysis of the Structure and Seasonal Variability of Food Waste in Urbanized Areas: Possible Actions for Achieve Sustainable Development
Original language description
Food waste is a major global challenge with profound environmental implications. As urban populations continue to grow, effective waste management strategies will become increasingly important. This study aims to quantify food waste generated within mixed municipal waste from residential buildings and to analyze its seasonal variations. It examines consumer behavior, including motivations and barriers to food waste sorting. To achieve this, an analysis of mixed municipal waste and a questionnaire survey using computer-assisted web interviewing were conducted to gather insights from residents. The analysis revealed that food waste accounts for approximately 19.11% of mixed municipal waste, with notable seasonal variations, particularly during the summer months, when increased volumes are observed. Fruits and vegetables account for the largest share of avoidable food waste, with a peak in waste during the summer months. The results show seasonal fluctuations in food waste, highlighting the need for targeted waste management strategies. Consumer behavior analysis highlights key factors that influence the effectiveness of food waste collection, including the availability of infrastructure and motivational tools. To achieve a circular economy in cities, it is essential to implement efficient food waste sorting systems and improve consumer education. Optimizing these systems can significantly contribute to sustainable waste management. Raising consumer awareness and introducing appropriate motivational tools are key steps. This study supports efforts to achieve the sustainable development goal by proposing strategies to reduce food waste and improve urban waste management systems.
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50704 - Environmental sciences (social aspects)
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Sustainable Development
ISSN
0968-0802
e-ISSN
1099-1719
Volume of the periodical
33
Issue of the periodical within the volume
4
Country of publishing house
US - UNITED STATES
Number of pages
20
Pages from-to
5742-5761
UT code for WoS article
001444858300001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105000305042