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A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study

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A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study

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Purpose: This study aimed to determine the level of bread waste generated in university cafeterias, analyze its underlying causes from a multidimensional perspective, and develop applicable policy recommendations within the framework of sustainable food management. The research was conducted specifically in the student and staff cafeterias of Gaziantep University. 

Methods: Quantitative data were collected through specifically designed surveys administered to cafeteria staff and analyzed using SPSS 15.0 software. Statistical significance was acknowledged at p < 0.05. 

Results: Findings indicate that the daily average of bread waste is significantly higher in student cafeterias compared to staff cafeterias. Furthermore, the results highlight the critical importance of committing to Zero Waste practices across university campuses. 

Conclusion: The study reveals a significant disparity in waste levels between different cafeteria types and points out the need for targeted sustainable food management policies. Implementing effective zero-waste strategies is essential for reducing food waste and promoting sustainability in higher education institutions.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

Dest

Teşekkür

Hasan Kalyocu Üniversitesi ve Gaziantep Üniversitesi'ne teşekkür ederiz.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Biyoişlem, Biyoüretim ve Biyoürünler

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Yayımlanma Tarihi

25 Şubat 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

30 Aralık 2025

Kabul Tarihi

4 Şubat 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 2 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Gün, D., & Caglar, N. (2026). A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study. GİBTÜ Sağlık Ve Biyolojik Bilimler Dergisi, 2(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.65308/gjohbs.2026.001
AMA
1.Gün D, Caglar N. A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study. SABİB. 2026;2(1):1-9. doi:10.65308/gjohbs.2026.001
Chicago
Gün, Didem, ve Nazan Caglar. 2026. “A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study”. GİBTÜ Sağlık Ve Biyolojik Bilimler Dergisi 2 (1): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.65308/gjohbs.2026.001.
EndNote
Gün D, Caglar N (01 Şubat 2026) A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study. GİBTÜ Sağlık Ve Biyolojik Bilimler Dergisi 2 1 1–9.
IEEE
[1]D. Gün ve N. Caglar, “A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study”, SABİB, c. 2, sy 1, ss. 1–9, Şub. 2026, doi: 10.65308/gjohbs.2026.001.
ISNAD
Gün, Didem - Caglar, Nazan. “A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study”. GİBTÜ Sağlık Ve Biyolojik Bilimler Dergisi 2/1 (01 Şubat 2026): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.65308/gjohbs.2026.001.
JAMA
1.Gün D, Caglar N. A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study. SABİB. 2026;2:1–9.
MLA
Gün, Didem, ve Nazan Caglar. “A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study”. GİBTÜ Sağlık Ve Biyolojik Bilimler Dergisi, c. 2, sy 1, Şubat 2026, ss. 1-9, doi:10.65308/gjohbs.2026.001.
Vancouver
1.Didem Gün, Nazan Caglar. A Sustainability and Zero Waste Approach to Bread Waste Reduction in University Cafeterias: An Empirical Study. SABİB. 01 Şubat 2026;2(1):1-9. doi:10.65308/gjohbs.2026.001