Self-reported levels of household food waste in the United Kingdom (UK) 2011-2016
Self-reported levels of household food waste in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2016
This statistic shows the results of a survey in which respondents were asked how much food they waste in their homes in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2016. In 2016, 71 percent of respondents claim to waste hardly any or only a small amount of food; respondents self-perception on their levels of waste have not changed drastically over time, although the average home throws away the equivalent of six meals a week.
Self-reported levels of household food waste in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2016
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| None | Hardly any / a small amount | Some | A reasonable amount / quite a lot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | 12% | 70% | 10% | 7% |
| Nov 15 | 12% | 64% | 12% | 11% |
| Apr 15 | 12% | 71% | 11% | 7% |
| Nov 14 | 12% | 68% | 10% | 9% |
| Apr 14 | 11% | 69% | 12% | 6% |
| Nov 13 | 11% | 73% | 11% | 4% |
| Apr 13 | 11% | 74% | 11% | 3% |
| Nov 12 | 9% | 74% | 12% | 5% |
| Apr 12 | 10% | 71% | 11% | 6% |
| Nov 11 | 10% | 74% | 9% | 6% |
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