This statistic shows the agreement of consumers in the United States regarding food waste as of April 2014. The survey revealed that 65 percent of respondents worry about food poisoning.
Agreement of U.S. adults on statements about food waste as of April 2014
Characteristic
Share of respondents
I worry about food poisoning
65%
I want to eat only the freshest foods
60%
I compost uneaten food, so it doesn't bother me*
41%
I don't think the food I throw away costs much money
37%
Food breaks down the landfill, so it doesn't bother me
35%
My individual actions would not make much difference
32%
Others in the household do not like eating older food
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PLOS. (June 10, 2015). Agreement of U.S. adults on statements about food waste as of April 2014 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/727893/agreement-with-statement-about-food-waste-in-the-us/
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PLOS. (2015). Agreement of U.S. adults on statements about food waste as of April 2014. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/727893/agreement-with-statement-about-food-waste-in-the-us/
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