Socio-demographic drivers of household food waste management practices in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The escalating food waste crisis, with millions of tons of food being discarded annually, highlights the pressing necessity to improve household food waste management practices. This complex and multifaceted challenge is a crucial element of a comprehensive national strategy for reducing food waste. This article seeks to examine the diverse demographic and social factors that shape household food waste management practices in Thailand.

Methods

A substantial national dataset (n =  2,500) was meticulously gathered through questionnaires, using multi-stage sampling and multiple regression analysis to reveal critical insights.

Results

This study reveals that educational attainment (β =  0.299), household size (β =  0.201), and monthly income (β =  0.058) are pos

SUBMITTER: Srijuntrapun P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960981 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature