Annotated Bibliography

Barone, A. M., Grappi, S., & Romani, S. (2019). The road to food waste is paved with good

intentions: When consumers' goals inhibit the minimization of household food waste. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 149, 97-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.05.037

This study investigates a paradox whereby people go shopping with good intentions, i.e., managing a budget and buying to save moneybut it ends up actually leading to food waste because people buy more than they need as they believe they are getting a good discount in doing so. This is just one example and there are others. For instance, the study shows how goals like buying in bulk so at to offer plentiful food for guests or thinking about safety by discarding food perceived as unsafe due to the labels sell by date are actually serious factors that contribute to waste. The authors identify the conflicting motivations that hinder actual waste reduction practices and discuss the psychological reasons for these behaviors.

This work is important for understanding the behavioral conflicts in food waste management. Its examination of consumer psychology gives good insight into how a persons good intentions and habitual actions can actually diverge. The point of the study is relevant because it informs about interventions that can be used to reconcile peoples conflicting goals. This perspective is a good one to have for the paper as it applies directly to the analysis of household waste behaviors in the research paper.

Graham-Rowe, E., Jessop, D. C., & Sparks, P. (2014). Identifying motivations and barriers to

minimising household food waste. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 84, 15-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2013.12.005

This article looks at the psychological and practical barriers to reducing food waste. The researchers interviewed 23 UK households to gain a sense of participants' attitudes, motivations, reasons for and barriers to reducing food waste. A thematic analysis revealed that feelings of guilt and regret serve as motivators, but often fail to lead to behavior changes because of practical obstacles like poor meal planning and over-purchasing. Participants also expressed confusion about expiration labels and a preference for maintaining well-stocked pantries as barriers to waste reduction. The study shows a gap between intention and behavior, with practical challenges tending to outweigh emotional motivations. The researchers conclude that interventions should address these barriers by promoting education about food storage and expiration labels along with tools for meal planning.

Thanks to the researchers identifying emotional and logistical barriers to waste reduction, their study complements the overall discussion of consumer habits and indicates areas for targeted intervention. It supports the research focus on improving household food management strategies.

Jungowska, J., Kulczy?ski, B., Sidor, A., & Gramza-Micha?owska,...

(2021). Assessment of

factors affecting the amount of food waste in households run by Polish women aware of well-being. Sustainability, 13(2), 976.

This study examines food waste determinants among Polish households, with a focus on the relationship between socioeconomic factors and health consciousness. It looks at how these variables influence food-related behaviors. The researchers found that over-purchasing and lack of meal planning are primary contributors to waste. They also found that even people who are conscious of well-being and sustainability are prone to waste due to practical challenges like mismanagement of food supplies. The research used a survey-based approach to assess attitudes, habits, reported waste levels, and intentions. The conclusions give valuable quantitative and qualitative data on waste in a specific cultural context.

The articles demographic focus adds to the scope of food waste research by throwing light on how cultural and socioeconomic factors shape household waste behaviors. Its findings support a universality of certain waste factors, like over-purchasing, while also exposing patterns of behavior that are influenced by cultural and health priorities. This perspective...

…and their policy implications. Journal of Cleaner Production, 182, 978-991. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.02.030

This systematic review synthesizes a range of studies on household food waste practices. In doing so, it identifies several behavioral, cultural, and structural factors that contribute to food waste. The researchers analyze the relationship between personal behaviors, social norms and expectations, and systemic challenges like food labeling and accessibility. The review also discusses existing policy interventions, and calls for new approaches based on a combination of education, technology, and regulation to reduce waste.

This review gives a good overview of factors contributing to food waste. It informs this research papers discussion of policy recommendations with its analysis of effective strategies. The inclusion of behavioral, cultural, and structural perspectives is also very welcome and will be used to support the research papers scope, as it shows the need for more integrated solutions that address both individual and systemic factors that cause food waste.

Stancu, V., Haugaard, P., & Lhteenmki, L. (2016). Determinants of consumer food waste

behaviour: Two routes to food waste. Appetite, 96, 7-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2015.08.025

This study looks at the determinants of consumer food waste behaviors using a dual-route decision-making model. It distinguishes between impulsive behaviors that are driven by emotions and situational cues, and reflective behaviors that are based on deliberate planning and higher-order goals. The findings show that impulsive purchasing, lack of meal planning, and emotional decision-making are what most often contribute to food waste, even among consumers with strong intentions to minimize it.

The dual-oute framework represents an intriguingly good understanding of consumer behavior, as it notes the relationship between automatic and deliberate decision-making processes. This perspective will help shed light on this research papers focus on identifying behavioral reasons for food waste. It also shows the need for interventions that address both impulsive tendencies and reflective planning deficits.

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