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T1 Using Green and Digital Technologies to Reduce Food Waste at the Consumer Level - Case Study: Bogota Colombia
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 consumer
K1 digital technology
K1 waste management
K1 waste
K1 food
K1 food waste
K1 environmentally sound technology
K1 Colombia
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/37320
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/37320
NO This case study examines food waste at the consumer level in Bogota, Colombia, as part of a broader project exploring the application of green and digital technologies to address this issue. The report identifies that while significant food loss occurs annually across the country, local data for the capital city remains limited. Research involving household surveys and in-depth interviews reveals that perceived abundance, cooking habits, and lack of awareness contribute to domestic waste. Although authorities have established policies and collaborative initiatives to mitigate these losses, entrepreneurs encounter technical and investment barriers. The document outlines the current landscape of food waste management, highlighting existing strategies, institutional partnerships, and the challenges faced in measuring progress and fostering sustainable household consumption behaviours.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 24, 2026