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Daniela Antonescu
Centre of Mountain Economy "CE-MONT", National Institute of Economic Research Costin C. Kiritescu, Romanian Academy, Vatra Dornei, Suceava County, Romania
Email: daniela.antonescu25@gmail.com | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3785-9022
Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 7(2): 179-198. Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070209
Received: 17 January 2024
Reviewed: 03 February 2024
Provisionally Accepted: 25 February 2024
Revised: 21 June 2024
Finally Accepted: 29 June 2024
Published: 01 August 2024
Food waste is a generalized process that affects both the environment and resources (natural, financial, sanitary, etc.). The negative effects are felt both at the individual level (household budget) and at the society level, and they are, as a rule, difficult to combat. From the existing quantitative and qualitative analyses, it was observed that food waste at household level represents over 50% of its total volume, even if food waste is produced throughout the supply chain. It is also noted that some economic sectors, by the nature of their activities, have a greater predilection to waste food. This study carried out on agro-tourist guesthouses in the mountainous area of Romania shows that, at their level, food waste has reduced. This is due to the household spirit and the ethical and spiritual values passed down from generation to generation, reflecting consumers’ affection and respect to Romania's mountains. Solutions aimed at reducing waste generation vary, encompassing everything from raising awareness about it to re-evaluating practices, advocating for good habits, implementing innovative packaging, and more. In light of this, this article seeks to enhance understanding of food waste and to pinpoint viable strategies for addressing it. Furthermore, it endeavors to estimate the volume of food waste in mountainous region of Romania, particularly within tourist establishments. Findings reveal that the highest levels of waste occur in mountain hotels, closely followed by agro-tourism guesthouses. Thus, this article provides a concise overview of food waste in mountainous areas and underscores the importance of initiatives aimed at its direct or indirect reduction.
Food waste; Sustainable development; Food behaviour; Mountain area; Agritourism
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Antonescu, D. (2024). Food Waste Dilemma and Scenarios for Agri-tourism in Romanian's Mountain Region: An Analysis of Literature and Secondary Data. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 7(2): 179-198. Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070209
Antonescu, D. (2024). Food Waste Dilemma and Scenarios for Agri-tourism in Romanian's Mountain Region: An Analysis of Literature and Secondary Data. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 7(2), 179-198. https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070209
Antonescu D. Food Waste Dilemma and Scenarios for Agri-tourism in Romanian's Mountain Region: An Analysis of Literature and Secondary Data. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 2024, 7 (2), 179-198. https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070209
Antonescu, Daniela. 2024. “Food Waste Dilemma and Scenarios for Agri-tourism in Romanian's Mountain Region: An Analysis of Literature and Secondary Data”. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 7 no. 2: 179-198. https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070209
Antonescu, Daniela. 2024. “Food Waste Dilemma and Scenarios for Agri-tourism in Romanian's Mountain Region: An Analysis of Literature and Secondary Data”. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 7 (2): 179-198. https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070209
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