Abstract:
The objective of this research is to study methods for reducing food waste in
the power generation industry, focusing on the attitudes of employees in
establishments within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). A questionnaire was
used to collect data from a sample of 211 respondents. Data analysis included
basic statistical methods such as percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as
well as one-way ANOVA and Scheffe's test, with a significance level set 0.05.
The results indicated that the majority of respondents were male, aged.
between 23-39 years, and held supervisory positions with less than 10 years of
work experience. Their average income was above 45,000 baht per month. Most
establishments had been operating for 10-20 years and were large businesses with
more than 200 employees.
Regarding the importance of food waste reduction strategies, it was found that
overall, these strategies were considered highly significant. When categorized by
specific aspects, the strategies of reducing waste generation (Reduce), maximizing
resource use (Reuse), and recycling (Recycle) were all rated as highly important, in
that order.