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203175 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.203175 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ All Rights Reserved 2024-10 1 PDF (53 pages) Academic theses Text Phoenix (Ariz.) Food waste eng England, Kaysey Merrigan, Kathleen (Kathleen Ann), 1959- Dobrow, Joe Arizona State University. College of Global Futures Cohort Year 2022 "A thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science, Sustainable Food Systems" "October 2024" <p>This research study seeks to determine demand for food waste reduction programs within Phoenix, AZ schools, while understanding the key obstacles preventing large-scale implementation. A literature review was conducted to examine school food waste challenges and potential solutions on a national scale. Concurrently, a digital research survey was distributed locally within public school districts in Phoenix, Arizona to understand different stakeholder perspectives in food waste programs by individuals who have witnessed a program in the past, present, or those who hope to be involved in a program in the future.</p><p>Representation from stakeholders across 15 Phoenix school districts indicated positive feedback from schools/districts that have taken steps to implement a food waste mitigation program. The results also suggest interest for school food waste mitigation for those who have never implemented a program, however, an uncertainty of where to start and fund these programs will need to be addressed to encourage city-wide adoption.</p> School Food Waste Prevention and Collection : Understanding Phoenix Public Schools' Interest and Challenges to Adoption