Measuring the Longitudinal Effects of Food Carbon Footprint Training on Consumers: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavioral Intentions
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Consumers are not likely to be aware of how their food choices impact the environment, the impact of which is often measured by the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted or released during the production and transportation of the food.2 The environmental impact of food production varies considerably by food type as well as by supply chain logistics— such as how far the food travels from producer to consumer, what transport methods are utilized, and how food is packaged and stored.3 Abstract
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Measuring the Effects of Food Carbon Footprint Training on Consumers
The supply chains through which foods are produced, processed, and transported can have a significant impact on the environment in terms of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that is emitted during each of these phases; however, little research has incorporated information about environmental impact into supply chain scenarios. Moreover, many consumers are unaware of how their food choices may impact the...
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