Food Waste: National Attitudes and Behaviours survey 2024

Behavioural insight is a foundation of the EPA’s Circular Economy Programme, providing evidence to inform policy, to inform behavioural change interventions and to inform awareness campaigns. The EPA contracted ISPSO B&A to carry out quantitative research which is a nationally representative survey on Irish citizen's attitudes, awareness and behaviours relating to food waste.  

The fieldwork for the online survey of a nationally representative sample of 1,002 adults ages 16+ was carried out in September & October 2024.

The survey topic areas are presented in a series of four sections. 

Click this link to the Food Waste: National Attitudes and Behaviours survey 2024

The report contains data and insights on the following:

1. Food Waste at Home

infographic of food waste at home
2. Attitudes Towards Food Waste
infographic on Attitudes Towards Food Waste
3. Food Management Competencies
infographic on Food Management Competencies
4. Food Waste Behaviour Changes and Future Intentions
infographic on Food Waste Behaviour Changes and Future Intentions