The ‘Schools Don’t Waste’ Program: A Theory-Informed Participatory Intervention to Reduce Plate Waste in Public School Canteens

Participatory, low-cost interventions integrating educational and organizational components may effectively reduce plate waste in school settings, while structural and contextual factors appear to moderate intervention effectiveness.

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Nutrients
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2026-03-11
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https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18060885
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Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
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The ‘Schools Don’t Waste’ Program: A Theory-Informed Participatory Intervention to Reduce Plate Waste in Public School Canteens

Mariusz Jaworski, Ewa Chojnowska
Nutrients
Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
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The ‘Schools Don’t Waste’ Program: A Theory-Informed Participatory Intervention to Reduce Plate Waste in Public School Canteens

Mariusz Jaworski, Ewa Chojnowska
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Abstract

Participatory, low-cost interventions integrating educational and organizational components may effectively reduce plate waste in school settings, while structural and contextual factors appear to moderate intervention effectiveness.

NutrientsVol. 18(6)
Medical University of Warsaw (PL), University of Warsaw (PL)
Responsible consumption and production
Openalex Percentile: Top 26%
Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
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