A Study on Evaluating Measures to Reduce Food Waste in the Southern Regions of Libya
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https://doi.org/10.63359/ymxbmg62Keywords:
food waste, Nutritional awareness, Food production and security, Southern Libya, Sebha, Barak Al-ShatiAbstract
The level of nutritional awareness among individuals in society significantly impacts dietary habits, which, in turn, reflects on food security and planning policies at the national level. The importance of this research stems from the necessity of evaluating efforts to prevent food waste in the lives of individuals and communities across different times and places.This study aims to examine the level of consumer awareness in the southern regions of Libya regarding food waste. Data were collected using a specially designed questionnaire containing clear and specific questions aligned with the research objectives. The data were analyzed using percentages, arithmetic means, and appropriate statistical analyses.The results indicate a positive attitude among participants towards managing food waste, highlighting the potential to utilize food leftovers instead of discarding them. The findings also reveal that recycling these leftovers can reduce their harmful impact on the environment, with the possibility of using vegetable and fruit waste as organic fertilizer for soil.Based on these findings, the study recommends focusing on the role of the media in raising consumer awareness and educating the Libyan community about the importance of reducing food waste and effectively utilizing available resources.
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