Abstract
This paper examines how we could develop policies to prevent household food waste based on different social experimental studies and policies. 21 types of intervention are presented as a means of contributing to the creation of waste reduction policies. 25 food waste prevention behaviors are listed as possible actions connected to food waste prevention policies, each behavior is examined according to its potential reduction power. Results show that proper management of foods kept in a refrigerator is indicated as a primary target behavior. To promote this behavior, municipalities are highly encouraged to introduce effective campaigns that would encourage citizens to organize their refrigerator once a week; and there is a discussion on efforts that would be needed to carry out such campaigns. The paper debates the introduction of a unit pricing system or fee revisions aimed at reducing household food waste. As for the design a campaign might take, the case of an organization called WRAP in the UK is introduced as an exemplary best practice. Finally, the author describes his own expectations for the government, including the organization of a behavioral insight team.
