This statistic shows the most common opinions on how to reduce food waste at home in the European Union in 2015. During the interviews, 63 percent of respondents said that they consider 'using the freezer to preserve food longer' a way to prevent waste, sharing the same level of agreement as 'using up leftovers instead of throwing them away'.
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European Commission. (October 26, 2015). What would help you to waste less food at home?* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/532916/opinions-on-methods-to-reduce-food-waste-eu-european-union-survey/
European Commission. "What would help you to waste less food at home?*." Chart. October 26, 2015. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/532916/opinions-on-methods-to-reduce-food-waste-eu-european-union-survey/
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European Commission. "What Would Help You to Waste Less Food at Home?*." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 26 Oct 2015, /statistics/532916/opinions-on-methods-to-reduce-food-waste-eu-european-union-survey/
European Commission, What would help you to waste less food at home?* ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/532916/opinions-on-methods-to-reduce-food-waste-eu-european-union-survey/ (last visited August 04, 2026)
What would help you to waste less food at home?* [Graph], European Commission, October 26, 2015. [Online]. Available: /statistics/532916/opinions-on-methods-to-reduce-food-waste-eu-european-union-survey/