Optimizing Foodprint: A Survey to Improve Food Waste Management

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This survey aims to understand your experiences and attitudes regarding food waste at home. Your honest feedback will be crucial in designing an app to help consumers like yourself minimize food waste.

1. Choose your age :

18-24

25-34

35-44

44-54

55+

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2. Which of the following best describes your current living situation?

Living alone

Couple (2 people)

Small family (3-4 people)

Large family (5+ people)

Sharing the kitchen with roommates

Other:

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3. How often do you typically grocery shop?
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Weekly

Bi-weekly

Monthly

Other:

4. When it comes to grocery shopping, do you usually have a meal plan in mind beforehand, or do you prefer to stay flexible and adapt based on what looks good? *

Planned meals

Flexible shopping

Both

5. What influences your grocery shopping decisions the most? (Select all that apply)
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Price

Freshness (appearance, texture)

Brand

Recipe needs

Expiration Date

Nutritional Value

Dietary Restrictions (allergies, preferences)

Other:

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6. How often does food spoil in your fridge or pantry because you forget about it?
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Never

Once a month or less

A few times a month

Once a week or more

Almost every week

7. What do you typically do with leftover food after meals? (Select all that apply) *

Repurpose them into new meals

Freeze them for later consumption

Throw some of it away

Share with others

I rarely have leftovers

Other:

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8. Do you ever compost food scraps?
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Yes

9. To reduce food waste, how aware are you of the signs that food might be spoiled?
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Very aware

Somewhat aware

Not very aware

10. How often do you find yourself unsure about whether food is safe to eat based on its appearance or smell? *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

11. What are the biggest challenges you face when it comes to food waste at home? (Select all that apply) *

Buying more groceries than I can use before they spoil

Food spoiling in the fridge or pantry before I get around to using it

Unsure about how long to store certain foods and end up throwing them out

Difficulty planning meals that use up all the ingredients I have

Cooking or preparing portions that are too large, leading to leftovers that spoil

Leftovers piling up and not getting eaten before they go bad

Confusion around 'use by' and 'best before' dates leading to wasted food

Other:

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12. How concerned are you about the issue of food waste on a global scale?

Not concerned at all

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

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13. Would you be interested in using a mobile app to help you reduce food waste at home?
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Yes

14. If you answered yes to Q13, what features would be most helpful for you in such an app? (Select all that apply)

Meal planning & recipe suggestions (with dietary filters)

Smart inventory management (barcode scanning, reminders, expiry tracking)

Leftover recipe inspiration (personalized, with recipe sharing)

Food storage guidance (location-specific, leftovers included)

Information on understanding expiration dates

Food waste reduction tips (including donation options)

Other:

15. What features would discourage you from using a food waste reduction app? (Optional)

16. In your own words, what are the biggest challenges you face when it comes to food waste at home? (Optional)

17. Is there anything else you'd like to share about your experiences with food waste or how an app could be helpful? (Optional)

Thank you for your valuable time and feedback!

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