THE NATURE OF CONSUMER (HOUSEHOLD SECTOR) FOOD WASTE AND PRIMARY CAUSES BEHIND IT: EVIDENCE FROM ARMENIA (YEREVAN CITY)
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https://doi.org/10.46991/BYSU.G/2024.15.2.041Keywords:
Food waste, households, consumption, customer behaviorAbstract
This research aims to investigate the extent of food waste at the consumer level in Yerevan, quantified in Armenian Drams (AMD). The study delves into the nature of food waste and identifies the primary causes behind it. Additionally, it examines the inclinations of Yerevan residents to mitigate waste, shoulder social responsibility, engage with educational initiatives, and suggests potential policy solutions to address the issue effectively. The economic impact of food waste was assessed by articulating the annual monetary losses incurred by individuals for each discarded product. Yerevan residents highlighted a perceived deficiency in societal awareness regarding food waste in their responses. Moreover, participants conveyed apprehensions regarding the absence of initiatives at the state or city level to address and prioritize this global issue.
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