Public-Private-People collaborative model on food waste management in metropolitan area of Thailand
Issued Date
2025-10-01
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24523151
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2-s2.0-105030555901
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Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences
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46
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4
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Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences Vol.46 No.4 (2025)
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Chotthong B., Yamnill S. Public-Private-People collaborative model on food waste management in metropolitan area of Thailand. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences Vol.46 No.4 (2025). doi:10.34044/j.kjss.2025.46.4.06 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/115404
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Public-Private-People collaborative model on food waste management in metropolitan area of Thailand
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Abstract
Food waste has emerged as a critical issue in metropolitan cities globally, including Bangkok, where it constitutes 47 percent of the total annual waste generation. This multifaceted problem involves various stakeholders, including the public sector, private sector, and the general public. The research aimed to examine collaboration models among these sectors for effective food waste management in Bangkok, Thailand. Employing a Grounded Theory approach, data were gathered from four key informant groups: the public sector, private sector, people sector, and academics, totaling 25 participants. The interview process and observational surveys were carried out iteratively and continuously in tandem with data analysis until achieving theoretical saturation. The research findings indicated the existence of three collaborative models for managing food waste in Bangkok: 1) Structured collaboration, 2) Loose form of collaboration, and 3) Occasional collaboration. These collaborations are driven by various levels of developmental direction, benefits for involved parties, active participation of large private companies, as well as non-profit organizations. However, challenges persist, including unclear regulations and bureaucratic complexities, and a lack of awareness among the majority of the population regarding reducing and separating food waste.