Table 6.
Motivation of decrease in food waste production during the lockdown for Covid-19.
| Statement | Percentage of agreementa |
|---|---|
| I want to ease the work of waste collectors | 52.99 |
| I do not want to put pressure on the waste management system | 61.36 |
| I try to be careful because of COVID-19 | 90.94 |
| I buy less perishable food | 63.59 |
Data were collected during the lockdown for Covid-19 in Italy (9/3/2020-14/5/2020).
a
Total 585 respondents who decreased food waste production. Percentages refer to respondents who mildly (score = 4) and completely agreed (score = 5) to each statement.