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Abstract

Of the 1.3 billion tonnes of global food loss and waste, meat waste is estimated to be 4%. This is equivalent to ~19% of global meat production, and is linked to much of the greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts related to food loss and waste. One method to reduce the environmental impact of meat is to reduce global food loss and waste. To highlight the global scale of this challenge, this keynote presents the results of a 9 country pilot survey (Brazil, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, and the UK). The results show how different shopping, cooking and packaging options drive household beef and chicken waste. This keynote then proposes possible solutions to reduce household meat waste, including product shelf life extension; changing purchase, consumption, and freezer use behaviour; and packaging and portion size modifications. These interventions have been validated using the household simulation model - a discrete event simulation model that replicates the stages and processes of home food purchase, storage, consumption and disposal. Examples of the scale of household waste reduction impacts are given for Chicken breast and Bacon in the UK.

Publication Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Other)
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Departments:	School of Health & Psychological Sciences > Healthcare Services Research & Management School of Health & Psychological Sciences > Healthcare Services Research & Management > Food Policy

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