Die Dissertation beleuchtet das Thema Flächenverbrauch, welcher seit Jahrzehnten eines der dringlichsten Umweltprobleme in Deutschland und Europa darstellt, zumal mit ihm eine Reihe sozialer und wirtschaftlicher, u. a. fiskalischer, Auswirkungen einhergehen. Hauptschwerpunkt der Dissertation bilden retrospektive indikatorengestützte GIS-Analysen urbaner und suburbaner Regionen, für welche Flächennutzungs- und Transportsysteme-Datenbanken von acht europäischen Großstädten – Bilbao, Bratislava, Dresden, Kopenhagen, Lyon, München, Palermo und Porto – aus den EU-Projekten MURBANDY/MOLAND über einen Zeitraum von 50 Jahren anhand von vier Zeitschnitten (Anfang der 1950er bis Ende der 1990er Jahre) untersucht wurden. Dabei wurden Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede in den Entwicklungen der Städte, ansatzweise ebenso mit Blick auf die unterschiedlichen Wirtschaftssysteme, herausgearbeitet. Hauptziel der Dissertation ist es, eine Lücke zwischen theoretischer Analyse des Flächenverbrauchs und der damit oft einhergehenden Zersiedelung, konkret in (sub)urbanen Siedlungsräumen, und der praktischen Vermittlung der Thematik, hauptsächlich mittels geeigneter kartographischer Darstellungsformen, zu schließen. Des Weiteren versucht die Dissertation, einerseits die wissenschaftliche Erforschung des Flächenverbrauchs mit dem politischen Handlungsbedarf zu verbinden und andererseits einen Bogen zur kommunikativen Vermittlung der Thematik an relevante gesellschaftliche Gruppen zu spannen. Für dieses Anliegen wurde die Arbeit um eine Betrachtung des bevölkerungsseitigen Umweltbewusstseins in Deutschland mit dem Fokus auf das Thema Flächenverbrauch sowie tiefergehende Überlegungen hinsichtlich der Vermittlungsformen und -wege, welche als weiteren Schwerpunkt kartographisch-konzeptionelle Betrachtungen beinhalten, erweitert. / The dissertation sheds light on the topic of land consumption, which marks one of the most pressing environmental problems in Germany as well as in Europe since decades, and which is accompanied by several social and economic, e.g. fiscal, effects. Retrospective indicator-aided GIS analyses of urban and suburban regions – using land use data of eight European cities (Bilbao, Bratislava, Dresden, Copenhagen, Lyon, Munich, Palermo and Porto), taken from the EU projects MURBANDY/MOLAND with a time span of about 50 years (beginning of the 1950s until end of the 1990s) – build the main part of the work. Within this, similarities and differences in the developments were worked out, to some degree also including a look on the different economic and political systems at that time. The principal objective of the PhD thesis is to close a gap between the theoretical analysis of land consumption and the often linked urban sprawl, particularly in (sub)urban settlement regions, and the practical communication of the research subject, primarily by means of adequate cartographic presentations. Furthermore, the dissertation aims on the one hand at connecting scientific investigations of land consumption and political need for action, and on the other hand at building a link to the communication to various stakeholders in the society. For this, the dissertation was also broadened by an analysis of the environmental awareness of the German society – focussing on the topic of land consumption – and by deeper considerations regarding forms and ways of communicating the topic in particular by means of cartographic approaches.

This purpose of this project presents a methodology of action for the development of social and environmental awareness in production clusters of craft basis. We studied cluster's basic craft of Dores de Campos e Prados municipalities, both from the middle slopes of Campos das Vertentes in Minas Gerais, which have in the leather craft activity its largest economy. So, based on the experiences of these two cities this study aims at constructing and validating a model for the development of social and environmental awareness in supply chains based on small-scale production clusters, specifically, the activity of leather. We used a literature search, document, contacts with local leaders, applications, interviews, analysis and tabulation of data, carrying out a socio-environmental forum and the creation and validation of methodology for the development of consciousness. As a result it was concluded, among other things, that there are important factors in contemporary and historical growth of productive clusters and also possible solutions using techniques, psychosocial management, recycling and even tax benefits. And the production clusters on based craft is a wide field which lies in the social and environmental awareness theme a vast territory to the development of several studies in the area of knowledge, it doesn`t depend not only on technical, but also on the main factor that is transforming the human being. / Este trabalho propõe uma metodologia de ação para o desenvolvimento de consciência socioambiental em aglomerados produtivos de base artesanal. Foram estudados cluster´s de base artesanal dos municípios de Dores de Campos e Prados, ambos da mesorregião do Campos das Vertentes em Minas Gerais que têm na atividade coureira de base artesanal sua maior economia. Assim, com base nas experiências dessas duas cidades o presente trabalho objetiva contribuir na construção e validação de um modelo para o desenvolvimento de consciência socioambiental em cadeias produtivas de base artesanal em aglomerados produtivos, especificamente, da atividade coureira. Foi utilizada a pesquisa bibliográfica, documental, contatos com lideranças locais, aplicações de questionários, entrevistas, análise e tabulação dos dados, realização de um fórum socioambiental e a criação e validação da proposta metodológica para o desenvolvimento de consciência. Como conseqüência pôde-se concluir, dentre outros, que há importantes fatores contemporâneos e históricos no incremento desses aglomerados produtivos e também possíveis soluções através de técnicas psicossociais, de gestão, de reciclagem e até benefícios fiscais. E que os aglomerados produtivos de base artesanal é um campo amplo que encontra no tema consciência socioambiental um vasto território para desenvolvimento de vários estudos na área do conhecimento, pois não depende só de técnicas, mas do principal fator transformador que é o ser humano.

This qualitative study explores daily environmental sustainable attitudes and behaviours of Gauteng’s urban youth. A social constructivist paradigm underlines the views, challenges and activities expressed. The Reasonable Person Model (RPM) and Social Networking Theory ensure that the content, as well as methodological elements and results herein adhere to a psychological framework. Focus groups and online interviews were utilised to explore the link between community well-being and the state of the natural environment and the sample was drawn using purposive and snowball sampling. The literature reviewed focuses on existing climate change concerns, pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours, and emerging local and international practices, including the importance of expanding local practices. A thematic analysis, ensured for a broad variety of responses, and hence detailed discussion -of and dissemination of results. Using common threads in the results, recommendations and suggestions were made, to improve future studies and research practices concerning Environmental Responsible Behaviours (ERBs).

Abstract The production and use of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) have significantly increased during the last three decades due to technological innovations and new applications of EEE. Fast technological progress, EEE becoming a part of everyday life and rising incomes have led to the situation where EEE are more replaceable than ever causing the rapid growth of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). In order to reduce negative environmental and health impacts and to improve the recovery of valuable substances from WEEE, the European Union has implemented Directives related to EEE. In this thesis, the national implementation of the WEEE Directive and the development of the WEEE recovery infrastructure in Finland were studied. Furthermore, consumers’ awareness and perceptions toward the WEEE recovery system were assessed through a survey conducted in the Oulu region. Finally, the role of consumer behaviour in storing electronics at home and its impact on the realisation of the waste hierarchy were considered. Results indicate that the implementation of the WEEE Directive has succeeded in Finland. The legislative basis and functional WEEE recovery system with high collection and recovery rates have been enacted within a few years. The study revealed that consumers’ awareness of the importance and existence of WEEE recovery system is high among the residents in Oulu; however, the high storing rates of mobile phones indicate that the proximity and the convenience of the WEEE recovery system are inadequate to motivate the return of small WEEE. Analysing the lifespan of electronics indicates that stockpiling deprives the re-use potential of mobile phones and thus hinders waste prevention. Storage also delays the return of valuable substances for recycling and risks the realisation of the waste management hierarchy. It is concluded that education and awareness raising will continue to be a crucial element in the progress towards a more environmentally conscious WEEE recovery in Finland. / Tiivistelmä Sähkö- ja elektroniikkalaitteiden (SE-laitteiden) tuotanto ja käyttö ovat kasvaneet merkittävästi viime vuosikymmenten aikana uusien teknologisten ratkaisujen ja sovellusten myötä. Nopea teknologinen kehitys, SE-laitteiden jokapäiväistyminen sekä elintason nousu ovat johtaneet tilanteeseen, jossa ne ovat helpommin vaihdettavissa kuin koskaan aikaisemmin. Tämän seurauksena myös sähkö- ja elektroniikkaromun (SE-romu, SER) määrä on nopeassa kasvussa. Vähentääkseen SE-romun aiheuttamia haitallisia ympäristö- ja terveysvaikutuksia sekä tehostaakseen hyödyllisten materiaalien talteenottoa SE-romusta Euroopan Unioni on ottanut käyttöön sähkö- ja elektroniikkalaitteisiin liittyviä direktiivejä. Tässä väitöskirjatutkimuksessa on tarkasteltu SER-direktiivin kansallista käyttöönottoa ja keräysverkoston kehittymistä Suomessa. Lisäksi kuluttajakäsitystä ja -tietoisuutta arvioitiin Oulun alueella toteutetulla kyselytutkimuksella. Työssä on arvioitu myös kuluttajien roolia käytöstä poistettujen SE-laitteiden kotivarastoinnissa ja sen vaikutuksia jätehierarkian toteutumiseen. Tulokset osoittavat, että kansallinen implementointi on onnistunut Suomessa; kansallinen lainsäädännöllinen perusta ja toimiva keräysjärjestelmä on saavutettu vain muutamassa vuodessa. Tutkimuksesta selviää, että kuluttajatietoisuus keräysjärjestelmän tärkeydestä ja sen olemassaolosta on hyvällä tasolla; matkapuhelinten korkea säilytysaste kotitalouksissa viittaa kuitenkin nykyisen järjestelmän riittämättömyyteen motivoida kuluttajia palauttamaan pientä SE-romua keräysjärjestelmään. SE-laitteiden elinkaaren vaikutusten tarkastelu osoittaa, että varastointi estää matkapuhelinten uudelleenkäyttöä ja estää jätteen synnyn ehkäisyä. Lisäksi se viivästyttää hyödyllisten materiaalien palautumista kierrätykseen vaarantaen myös jätehierarkian toteutumisen. Siksi koulutus ja tietoisuuden lisääminen ovat tärkeässä roolissa ympäristömyötäisemmän keräysjärjestelmän saavuttamiseksi Suomessa.

Cette thèse est consacrée à l‘étude de la relation entre la croissance économique et l’environnement, en tenant compte des décisions altruistes des ménages envers leurs enfants en termes de legs économique, éducatif et environnemental. Ce travail s’articule autour de trois chapitres. Le premier se focalise sur les premiers stades de développement, marquant un tournant majeur de cette relation, et met en exergue le rôle des interactions des sphères économique, démographique et environnementale dans l’émergence d’un processus d’industrialisation polluante. Il illustre également les grandes disparités observées historiquement avec des économies piégées dans une trappe à pauvreté et d’autres se développant au prix d’une pollution élevée. Les chapitres suivants s’intéressent à des économies développées. Le deuxième chapitre prend en compte l’endogénéité des préférences environnementales pour analyser une politique environnementale composée d’outils usuels (taxe sur la pollution et dépenses de dépollution) et d’un outil éducatif visant à sensibiliser les ménages à l'environnement. Nous montrons qu’un tel "policy mix" peut permettre à la fois d’éviter des inégalités intergénérationnelles, provenant de fluctuations des préférences, et de favoriser la croissance économique. Le troisième chapitre traite des effets de la pollution sur l’espérance de vie et de l’aspect inégalitaire de leur répartition au sein de la population. Nous trouvons qu’il existe une trappe à inégalités, où les disparités empirent constamment mais qu’une politique environnementale peut permettre d’échapper à cette trappe et d’augmenter la croissance de l’économie, par ses effets sur la santé et l’éducation. / This thesis is devoted to the analysis of the relationship between economic growth and the environment, when considering the altruistic choices of parents toward their children, through environmental, economic and educative bequests. This work is organized around three chapters. The first focuses on the first stages of economic development, corresponding to a major turning point of this relationship. It highlights the role of interactions between economic, demographic and environmental spheres in the emergence of a polluting industrialization. Moreover, it illustrates the great disparities, historically observed, with economies stuck in a poverty trap and others developing at expense of their environment. The others chapter deals with developed economies. The second chapter takes into account the endogeneity of environmental preferences in order to analyze the implications of an environmental policy composed of usual tools (pollution tax and abatement activities) and an educative tool aiming to raise households’ environmental awareness. We show that such a policy mix may allow to avoid intergenerational inequalities, coming from fluctuations in preferences, and to enhance economic growth. The third chapter considers the effects of pollution on longevity and their unequal repartition across population. We highlight that there exists an inequality trap, where disparities are persistently widening, but also that an environmental policy may allow an economy to escape from this trap and to improve economic growth, through its positive effects on health and on the returns to education.

A great concern nowadays current is that environmental and mainly related to the themes of usos water management since his consumption, levels of quality and quantity needed for population, at the dumping of waste arising from its use. From this on, set up how to study the problem management to use of freshwater in the Areia Branca region (Aracaju Expansion Zone), where part of the population makes use of wells as a source of water supply for consumption. Thus, the present study aimed to analyze the from the site characterization, a perception and sustainable practices as realized for the population and if there is destination given the domestic sewage or toilets. Such research was based a qualitative and quantitative methodological approach in order to understand and analyze the related facts on environmental sanitation, more precisely the types of water use, prospecting quality materials to inform a real importance to an overview questioning. To this end, they were performed: bibliographical and documentary survey; questionnaires to the community concerned and the relevant public bodies; observations "in loco"; experimental research to prove the level of quality (potable) water; mapping of collection points; tab and management of data; and analysis and interpretation of information. With the diagnosis and the analysis performed, it can be seen that the village lacks basic sanitation and environmental infrastructure, because the quality of the water used by the population, in general, does not meet the potability standards required by Brazilian law; and also the financial resources allocated to this region are insufficient for the maintenance of other issues related to public health, as the case of the lack of land use planning, urban drainage and sewerage system. Through the data obtained may also conclude that the perception of the population regarding the use of water, for the sustainable practices, falls short of emotional relationships between man and the environment, it is imperative to implement environmental education practices subsidize such relationship and therefore the sustained use of water. Thus, this research provided reveal the static scenario in which it is the region in terms of environmental development, lacking energetic solutions to minimize the problems faced by the resident population and therefore sensitize them on environmental issues. In contrast, it is expected that this study will provide more information for the academic community and tools for the management of water resources through public policies aimed at the population's well-being as well as the preservation of natural resources, advocating the importance of water quality for improving the quality of life and the maintenance of human health. / Uma das maiores preocupações dos tempos atuais diz respeito às questões ambientais e principalmente em temas relacionados à gestão dos usos das águas desde o seu consumo, em níveis de qualidade e quantidade necessários à população, até o despejo de rejeitos oriundos de seu uso. Diante disso, definiu-se como problema de estudo o gerenciamento do uso das águas doces na região de Areia Branca (Zona de Expansão de Aracaju), onde parte da população faz uso de poços como fonte de suprimento de água para o consumo. Para tanto, o presente estudo objetivou analisar, a partir da caracterização local, a percepção e as práticas sustentáveis realizadas pela população no uso da água e no destino dado aos esgotos domésticos/sanitários. A pesquisa fundamentou-se numa abordagem metodológica qualitativa e quantitativa com o intuito de conhecer e analisar os fatos relacionados ao saneamento ambiental, mais precisamente os tipos de uso da água, prospectando materiais de qualidade para informar a real importância do questionamento apanhado. Para tal, foram realizados: levantamento bibliográfico e documental; questionários aplicados à comunidade em questão e aos órgãos públicos correspondentes; observações “in loco”; pesquisa experimental para comprovar o nível de qualidade (potabilidade) da água; mapeamento dos pontos de coleta; tabulação e ordenamento dos dados; e análise e interpretação das informações. Com o diagnóstico e as análises realizadas, pode-se verificar que o povoado carece de infraestrutura de saneamento básico e ambiental, pois a qualidade da água utilizada pela população, de uma maneira geral, não atende aos padrões de potabilidade exigidos pela legislação brasileira; e também os recursos financeiros destinados a esta região são insuficientes para a manutenção de outras questões vinculadas à saúde pública, como o caso da falta de ordenamento territorial, da drenagem urbana e do sistema de esgotamento sanitário. Por meio dos dados obtidos pode-se concluir também que a percepção da população a respeito do uso da água, quanto às práticas sustentáveis, está aquém das relações afetivas entre o homem e o meio ambiente, sendo imprescindível a implementação de práticas de educação ambiental para subsidiar tal relação e, por conseguinte, o uso sustentado da água. Dessa forma, essa pesquisa proporcionou revelar o cenário estático em que se encontra a região, em termos de desenvolvimento socioambiental, carecendo de soluções enérgicas para minimizar os problemas enfrentados pela população residente e, por conseguinte, sensibilizá-la quanto às questões ambientais. Em contrapartida, espera-se que este estudo possa oferecer mais informações para a comunidade acadêmica e ferramentas para o gerenciamento dos recursos hídricos através de políticas públicas que visem o bem-estar da população, bem como a preservação do recurso natural, preconizando a importância da qualidade da água para a melhoria da qualidade de vida e da manutenção da saúde humana.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Water is an essential component of the environment and part of life, one of the most important natural resources. Your monitoring by physical-chemical analysis provides grant ace environmental protection policies and decision-making regarding environmental management actions. Thus, due to the paucity of data related to continuous monitoring water quality in the lower São Francisco this work aimed to evaluate the water quality and social aspects related to the use of water resources in the basin of the São Francisco river and its tributaries Jacaré rivers and Betume and promote environmental education through awareness activities and awareness of the environmental problems experienced in this region. For physical-chemical analysis of water we used a Ecokit measuring water quality which evaluates the concentrations of the variables measured by the Colorimetric method. Limnological parameters analyzed in this study were pH, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, phosphate and turbidity. To analyze the perception was applied one after interview questionnaire composed of 16 questions of which eight were open six closed and two semi-open. What outreach activities were offered lectures and training with Ecokit. The results of water quality indicate that a significant amount of the parameters analyzed in the rivers was outside the limit set by CONAMA resolution 357/2005 interfering with the quality of its waters. For this study, most of the points analyzed are located close to areas of sewage releases, in view of this, it is observed that the external environment is contributing to the reduction of water quality of these water bodies. For environmental awareness, the results indicate that the individuals interviewed have full awareness that comes from being and environmental problems which are faced by the São Francisco river and the need to implement a continuous monitoring of the water quality of the river. It was noted that awareness activities further contributed to the understanding of the relationship of these respondents with water. / A água é um componente essencial do meio ambiente e integrante da vida, sendo um dos mais importantes recursos naturais. O seu monitoramento através da análise físico-química oferece subsídio ás políticas de proteção ambiental e a tomada de decisão quanto às ações de gestão ambiental. Sendo assim, devido à escassez de dados relacionados ao monitoramento contínuo da qualidade da água no baixo São Francisco este trabalho teve como principal objetivo avaliar a qualidade das águas e aspectos sociais relacionados ao uso dos recursos hídricos na bacia hidrográfica do rio São Francisco e seus afluentes rios Jacaré e Betume e promover a educação ambiental através de atividades de percepção e sensibilização para os problemas ambientais vivenciados nessa região. Para a análise físico-química da água foi utilizado um Ecokit de medição de qualidade da água onde avalia as concentrações das variáveis mensuradas por meio do método de Colorimetria. Os parâmetros limnológicos analisados neste estudo foram pH, oxigênio dissolvido, nitrato, nitrito, amônia, fosfato e turbidez. Para a análise da percepção foi aplicado um questionário seguido de entrevista, composto por 16 questões das quais oito foram abertas, seis fechadas e duas semiabertas. E quanto às atividades de sensibilização foram ministradas palestras e treinamento com o Ecokit. Os resultados da qualidade da água indicam que uma quantidade significativa dos parâmetros analisados nos rios esteve fora do limite estabelecido pela resolução do CONAMA 357/2005 interferindo na qualidade de suas águas. Pois nesse estudo, grande parte dos pontos analisados são localizados próximos ás áreas de lançamentos de esgotos, em vista disso, observa-se que o meio externo está contribuindo para a redução da qualidade da água desses corpos hídricos. Para a percepção ambiental, os resultados apontam que os indivíduos entrevistados tem plena consciência do que vem a serem problemas ambientais e quais são os enfrentados pelo rio São Francisco e da necessidade de realização de um monitoramento contínuo da qualidade da água desse rio. Notou-se que as atividades de sensibilização contribuíram ainda mais para o entendimento da relação desses entrevistados com a água.

Människors boyta har en betydande miljöpåverkan. Valet av bostad är därför viktigt ur ett miljöperspektiv. Syftet var att undersöka unga mäns inställning till bostadsytan och vilka motiverande faktorer det finns för dessa att minska sin bostadsyta. Frågeställningarna utifrån syftet löd: Hur är inställningen hos yngre män till att leva på en mindre boyta? Är miljöpåverkan en motiverande faktor till att minska sin bostadsyta? För studien användes en kvalitativ metod där sex semistrukturerade intervjuer med unga män genomfördes. Resultatet ställdes mot teorin kognitiv dissonans, samt definitionen av hållbar bostadsyta, för en analys. Befintlig forskning integrerades även i analysen. Resultatet visade att önskan om större bostadsytan gick före miljöhänsyn, men inte nödvändigtvis om bostaden var bra planerad. De motiverande faktorerna till en mindre boyta var främst andra än miljöskäl, nämligen ekonomiska eller underhållsrelaterade. Det var endast en av informanterna som önskade ett boende av miljöhänsyn. / People's living space has a significant environmental impact. The choice of housing is therefore important from an environmental perspective. The purpose of the study was to find out young men's attitudes towards the living space, as well as what motivating factors there could be for reducing their living space. The questions based on the purpose were thus: What is the attitude to the living space of younger men? Do environmental factors motivate young men to reduce their living space? What other motivating factors for a life in a smaller space could be identified? A qualitative method was used, where six semi-structured interviews with young men were conducted. The result was set in the light of the theory of cognitive dissonance, as well as the definition of sustainable living space, for an analysis. Previous research was also integrated into the analysis. The result of the study showed the demand for larger living space went before environmental factors, but not necessarily if the home was well planned. The motivating factors for a smaller living space were mainly other than for the sake of the environment, namely economic reasons or lower maintenance. Only one of the informants showed interest in a smaller living space to reduce his environmental impact.

Introduktion: Utbrottet av Covid-19 pandemin har lett till förändrade vanor och beteenden. Det framhålls att konsumenter blir alltmer miljömedvetna samtidigt som hushållen är den sektor där mest matsvinn uppstår. Författarna har via redan existerande forskning funnit att uppkomsten av matsvinn har förändrats i hushållen som påföljd av Covid-19 pandemin i andra länder. Forskning på huruvida det har påverkat uppkomsten av matsvinn i Sverige existerar inte i dagsläget.  Syfte: Syftet med studien är att undersöka hur en disruptiv händelse som en global pandemi påverkar den upplevda förändringen i uppkomsten matsvinn hos svenska konsumenter. Vidare syftar studien till att identifiera och analysera konsumenters förändring i inköp av livsmedel till följd av Covid-19 pandemin. Studien ämnar att undersöka konsumenters miljömedvetenhet och om det finns några attityd-beteendegap för matsvinn och hållbara livsmedel.  Metod: Denna fallstudie av induktiv karaktär har en kvalitativ forskningsdesign. Den empiriska datainsamlingen består av 13 stycken semistrukturerade intervjuer med svenska konsumenter.  Slutsats: Studiens datainsamling visar att det föreligger förändringar i konsumenters inköp av livsmedel innan och under covid-19 pandemin. Faktorer till uppkomsten av matsvinn har visat liten skillnad innan och under Covid-19 pandemin. Fortsättningsvis visar resultatet att konsumenter inte agerar i enlighet med sina attityder om hållbara livsmedel. Samtliga konsumenter anser att matsvinn är ett miljöproblem men det finns diskrepanser mellan deras attityder och beteenden. / Introduction: Food waste is a complex problem which affects the environment, the economy and social factors. The outbreak of the Covid-19 virus has led to dramatic changes in habits and behaviours. It is accentuated that consumers are more and more environmentally aware but at the same time the consumer household is the sector where most of all food waste emerges. The following study has, through already existing research conducted in other countries, found that the occurrence of food waste has been altered. Research about the changes in food waste emergence caused by the Corona pandemic in Sweden does not exist by the time of this investigation.  Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate how a disruptive event such as a global pandemic affects the perceived alteration of food waste emergence produced by Swedish consumers. Furthermore, this study aims to identify and analyze the altered buying process of daily goods caused by the Corona pandemic. The paper also intends to study the environmental awareness of the consumers and if there exists any attitude behaviour gaps in food waste and sustainable food products.  Method: This case-study is of an inductive character and has a quantitative research nature. The empirical data collection consists of thirteen semi-structured interviews with Swedish consumers.  Conclusion: From the data collection of the study, it is found that there exist changes in the consumers’ food buying behaviours before and during the pandemic. Causes for the perceived emergence of food waste have shown small changes before and during Covid-19. Further, the result shows the consumers do not behave in accordance with their attitudes towards sustainable products. Every consumer considers food waste to be an environmental problem however there exists discrepancies between their attitudes and behaviours.

El estudio tiene como objetivo explorar las relaciones entre los beneficios verdes percibidos y la credibilidad de marca frente a la intención de recompra de productos verdes en Lima. La información presentada es cuantitativa y de carácter concluyente. / The study aims to explore the relationships between green perceived benefits and brand credibility regarding repurchase intention of green products in Lima. The information presented is quantitative and conclusive. / Trabajo de investigación