31st Annual Student Research Conference
Tracking Food Waste in Truman State University Dining Halls
Jordan N. Goins
Dr. Michael Seipel, Faculty Mentor
This study will gather initial data to establish a baseline for the quantity of post-consumer food waste generated in Truman State University Dining Halls. In all three dining halls, the quantity of food waste will be measured by weighing the waste at the end of each meal shift (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Data on number of diners by meal in each hall will also be recorded from food service records and used to calculate average per-capita post-consumer food waste by meal for each dining hall. The information gathered in this experiment will be used to develop future campaigns to reduce food waste.
Keywords: Food Waste, Environmental Studies
Topic(s):Environmental Studies
Presentation Type: Oral Paper
Session: 405-3
Location: MG 2050
Time: 3:00