A Study on awareness about food waste disposal

in reference to chennai city

1. Age: a) 18-24 b) 25-31 c) 31-40 d) 40-50 e) 55+

2. Gender: a) Male b) Female c) Others

3.Occupation: a) Student b) Salaried c)Professional d)Self employed e) None

4.Family size: a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) More than 4

5.How often do you typically go grocery shopping?

A) Very often b) often c) depends d) Not likely e) always no

6. When deciding, what to buy, how important are the following factors (rate 1-5, with 1 being
least important and 5 being most important):

1. Price
2. Freshness
3. Quantity
4. Brand
5. Appearance

7. What are the main reasons you throw away food (select all that apply)?

1. Spoilage before consumption

2. Cooking/preparing too much
3. Leftovers not eaten later
4. Past the expiry date
5. Unattractive appearance
6. Other (please specify)

8.How serious of a problem do you think food waste is?

1. Very serious
2. Somewhat serious
3. Neutral
4. To a extent not serious
5. Not a serious problem

9. What do you think are the main causes of food waste in the following stages of the food
chain (select all that apply)
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A) Production b) Processing and Manufacturing c)Retail and Distribution d) Consumption
10.How effective do you think the following specific strategies are in reducing food waste?
(Rate 1-5, with 1 being ineffective and 5 being very effective)

5. Implementing "best before" instead of "use by" date labels

6. Educating consumers about proper food storage and handling

7. Encouraging restaurants to offer smaller portion sizes
8. Introducing food waste reduction incentives for businesses
9. Supporting community food recovery and donation programs
10.Investing in research and development of food waste prevention technologies

11.Approximately how much food waste does your household generate per week?

A) Less than 1 kg B) 1-3 kg C) 3-5 kg D) More than 5 kg

12. What are the main types of food waste your household generates? (Please select all that apply)

1. Fruits and vegetables

2. Spoiled meat and dairy
3. Leftovers
4. Coffee grounds and tea leaves
5. Eggshells and nut shells
6. Other (please specify)

13.)Which of the following methods do you currently use for food disposal? (Please select all that
apply)

1. Garbage disposal unit

2. Composting bin
3. Vermi-composting bin
4. Food waste recycling program
5. Throwing food waste in the regular trash
6. Other (please specify)

14.For each method you selected in question 6, please rate your satisfaction on a scale of 1 (very
dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied):

A) Ease of use b) Effectiveness in reducing food waste

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c) Cost d) Environmental impact e) Overall satisfaction

15. How willing would you be to try a new food disposal method, even if it meant changing your
current habits?

1. Very willing
2. Somewhat willing
3. Neutral
4. Somewhat unwilling
5. Very unwilling

16 . To what extent are you currently trying to reduce food waste in your own life? (1 - Not at all,
5 - Very actively)

Instructions: Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding
products made from food waste, using a Likert scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly
agree).

1. I am interested in trying products made from food waste.

2. I believe products made from food waste are a sustainable solution.
3. I would be concerned about the taste or quality of products made from food waste.
4. The environmental benefits of these products would influence my purchase decision.
5. I would be willing to pay a premium price for products made from food waste.
6. I would be more likely to purchase these products if they were widely available in stores.
7. I am concerned about the safety of food waste-based products.
8. I would like to see more information about the production process and ingredients of these
products.

17) rate your interest in trying the following types of products made from food waste, using a
Likert scale from 1 (Not at all interested) to 5 (Very interested):

1. Snacks (crackers, chips, etc.)

2. Baked goods (breads, cookies, etc.)
3. Beverages (juices, smoothies, etc.)
4. Condiments (sauces, dressings, etc.)
5. Beauty products (soaps, lotions, etc.)
6. Other (please specify) ________
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18) Are you aware about products made with food waste? (Yes/No)

If yes, what kinds of products have you come across?

A) food packaging b) clothing c) cosmetics d) furniture

e) other (pl specify)________________

19) Where would you expect to find products made with food waste?

A) Supermarkets b) specialized stores c) online shops d) other_____________

20) What are your concerns about using products made with food waste?

A) hygiene b) quality c) durability d) price e) other (pl specify)_______________

21) What are the potential benefits of using products made with food waste?

a) environmental impact b) resourcefulness c) innovation d) affordability e)other (if any)________

22) How would you compare the quality and durability of food waste products to traditional
products?

A)More inferior b) about the same c) slightly better d) much better

23)How important is the visual appearance of a food waste product to you?

A) Very important b) moderately important c)not important

24)What information sources would you trust for learning more about food waste products?

A) Social media b) news articles c) environmental organizations d) manufacturer websites e)other

25) What price range would you be willing to pay for a food waste product compared to a similar
traditional product?

A) Lower b) same c) slightly higher d) significantly higher