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Sustainable lifestyle choices in food and their rebound effects

Mont, Oksana LU ; Lehner, Matthias LU orcid ; Richter, Jessika Luth LU and Plepys, Andrius LU (2023) 5th SCORAI, 21st ERSCP, and Wageningen University Conference
Abstract
The urgency of addressing the sustainability crisis requires a comprehensive approach encompassing both technological advancements and changes in human behavior. Food represents a crucial domain where everyday choices closely intertwine with environmental and social impacts. This study investigates the interplay between sustainable food strategies and rebound effects, which refer to the reduced effectiveness of measures due to economic and psychological responses following efficiency improvements. Drawing from the "EU 1.5-degree Lifestyles" project, we identified nine impactful strategies through a literature review and expert interviews. These strategies include minimising food waste, consuming tap water instead of bottled alternatives,... (More)
The urgency of addressing the sustainability crisis requires a comprehensive approach encompassing both technological advancements and changes in human behavior. Food represents a crucial domain where everyday choices closely intertwine with environmental and social impacts. This study investigates the interplay between sustainable food strategies and rebound effects, which refer to the reduced effectiveness of measures due to economic and psychological responses following efficiency improvements. Drawing from the "EU 1.5-degree Lifestyles" project, we identified nine impactful strategies through a literature review and expert interviews. These strategies include minimising food waste, consuming tap water instead of bottled alternatives, reducing animal-based products, adopting vegan and vegetarian diets, and choosing organic, seasonal vegetables and fruits and food sharing. The findings from this study are valuable for policymakers seeking to develop effective and sustainable food policies while mitigating rebound effects. By understanding the rebound mechanisms associated with individual food strategies, policymakers can enhance the overall effectiveness of their measures and address the sustainability crisis more systematically. (Less)
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food consumption, rebound effects, lifestyle choices
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7 pages
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5th SCORAI, 21st ERSCP, and Wageningen University Conference
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Wageningen, Netherlands
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2023-07-05 - 2023-07-07
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EU 1.5° Lifestyles
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English
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  author       = {{Mont, Oksana and Lehner, Matthias and Richter, Jessika Luth and Plepys, Andrius}},
  keywords     = {{food consumption; rebound effects; lifestyle choices}},
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  title        = {{Sustainable lifestyle choices in food and their rebound effects}},
  url          = {{https://lup.lub.lu.se/search/files/158938789/Food_RE_Scorai_2023_Lund_ShortPaper.pdf}},
  year         = {{2023}},
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