El desperdicio de alimentos: una perspectiva desde los habitantes de la ciudad de Machala

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this technical project was to carry out a diagnosis of the current situation, about food waste in the city of Machala, to identify alternatives that allow, generate strategies that will help minimize the negative effects caused by this problematic. The analysis was based on applying mixed methodology that allowed obtaining data qualitative and quantitative, through 100 surveys applied at random in 5 citadels, 20 per each site; and 7 interviews with key actors related to food waste in the city ​​of Machala, which facilitated obtaining results, which led to the interpretation discussion and also generate conclusions and recommendations. In the studies obtained it was possible to identify that there is not a very good depth about the knowledge that causes food waste, which leads to greater waste mainly in homes. Which the alternatives that have been found in This study has allowed us to generate strategies that will reduce waste and make Raise awareness about the use and exploitation of food.