This statistic shows the results of a survey on the response of individuals in the United Kingdom to statements on the use of leftover food. Over half of respondents agree that most people in Britain eat well so there is enough food for everyone.
Share of response to statements on leftover food use in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014
Characteristic
Strongly agree
Slightly agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly disagree
Strongly disagree
Most people in Britain eat well- there is enough food for everyone
17%
34%
24%
17%
7%
Food waste biodegrades so there is no real difference between throwing it in the bin and composting it
7%
16%
31%
23%
24%
It's difficult finding recipes or ways to use up leftover food
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Populus. (October 31, 2014). Share of response to statements on leftover food use in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/477014/opinion-left-over-food-use-united-kingdom/
Populus. "Share of response to statements on leftover food use in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014." Chart. October 31, 2014. Statista. Accessed December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/477014/opinion-left-over-food-use-united-kingdom/
Populus. (2014). Share of response to statements on leftover food use in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/477014/opinion-left-over-food-use-united-kingdom/
Populus. "Share of Response to Statements on Leftover Food Use in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2014." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 Oct 2014, https://www.statista.com/statistics/477014/opinion-left-over-food-use-united-kingdom/
Populus, Share of response to statements on leftover food use in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/477014/opinion-left-over-food-use-united-kingdom/ (last visited December 23, 2024)
Share of response to statements on leftover food use in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014 [Graph], Populus, October 31, 2014. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/477014/opinion-left-over-food-use-united-kingdom/
