Table 2.
Loadings values.
| Variables/Items | Loadings | Observations |
|---|---|---|
| FB: Responsible behaviour of the young people towards food waste | ||
| FB1. When I don’t consume entirely a food product, I pack it and store it in the fridge to eat later | 0.783 | >0.7 |
| FB2. When I don’t consume entirely a food product, I donate it to charity | 0.203 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| FB3. In the family, I eat food that is not prepared on the same day | −0.150 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| FB4. When I have perishable foods that I can’t eat, I look for solutions to share them with loved ones (friends, other family members, neighbours) | 0.716 | >0.7 |
| FB5. When I don’t like a food product, I don’t throw it away | 0.155 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| FB6. I usually buy food for current consumption on discounts and I consume it completely | 0.145 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| FB 7. I usually buy occasional food on offer and I try to consume it completely | 0.792 | >0.7 |
| KF: Knowledge of food waste among young people | ||
| KF1 Food waste is a topic analysed in the disciplines studied in college | 0.389 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| KF2. I’m concerned about food waste | 0.381 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| KF3. I learned about food waste and the importance of preventing it at school | 0.830 | >0.7 |
| KF4. In my family, I was educated to avoid food waste | 0.828 | >0.7 |
| KF5. I get involved in reducing food waste in my family | 0.877 | >0.7 |
| KF6. I talk to friends and colleagues about reducing food waste | 0.740 | >0.7 |
| KF7. Food waste cannot be avoided | 0.144 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| KF8. I am not aware of any concerns about reducing food waste ∗ Reverse | 0.162 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| EF: Ethics of food waste among young people | ||
| EF1. Food waste is a phenomenon that is a matter of ethics | 0.757 | >0.7 |
| EF2. Buying food on a regular basis that exceeds one’s own needs reflects a lack of ethical values | 0.794 | >0.7 |
| EF3. My moral principles do not allow me to throw away food | 0.857 | >0.7 |
| EF4. The level of culture and education of each individual influences food waste | 0.788 | >0.7 |
| IF: Young people’s perception of food waste’s impact on the environment | ||
| IF1. Food waste has a negative impact on the environment | 0.819 | >0.7 |
| IF2. To reduce waste products, we must reduce food waste | 0.733 | >0.7 |
| IF3. Packaging must be used to allow long-term preservation of food products | 0.882 | >0.7 |
| IF4. In order to reduce the impact of food waste on the environment, individuals should be required to selectively sort their waste | 0.906 | >0.7 |
| IF5. The role of the education system is to make young people aware of the negative impact that food waste has on the environment | 0.703 | >0.7 |
| CC: The influence of COVID-19 pandemic on food shopping | ||
| CC1. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my purchasing behaviour concerning the reduction of food waste became more thoughtful. | 0.739 | >0.7 |
| CC2. When I go shopping I buy more products in order to reduce the activities related to the buying process | 0.709 | >0.7 |
| CC3. When I go shopping I buy more products in order to create a stock | 0.333 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| CC4. When I go shopping I buy the necessary products for a short period of time, maximum 3 days | 0.427 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| CC5. The purchases I make are based on the available budget | 0.711 | >0.7 |
| CC6. The purchases I make are based on the current needs | 0.781 | >0.7 |
| CC7. I shop in the big retail stores | 0.705 | >0.7 |
| CC8. I shop in stores close to home to avoid contact with many people | 0.402 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| CC9. I shop online because they are more convenient and avoid contamination with COVID-19 | 0.211 | <0.7 → Deleted |
| CC10. I have wasted food during the COVID-19 pandemic | 0.024 | <0.7 → Deleted |