Norwegian Food Waste Policies: A Valuation Study

Abstract

This thesis investigates the legislation on food waste in Norway. Approaching this issue the thesis will introduce the concept of food waste through presenting a definition of the term, and looking at the social, environmental, financial and ethical perspective of the issue. Methods used in approaching the topic are discussed, including sources for data gathering, and valuation studies. Norwegian and EU policies on food waste are laid out, and both Norwegian and European initiatives combatting food waste are included in a separate chapter. The Norwegian efforts made by supermarket chains and social entrepreneurs are brought in to give insight into the Norwegian market place. The research question guiding this thesis is: How is food waste valued in Norwegian legislation?