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Bailus Walker1, Melba S Price1

  • 1Environmental Health Administration, Government of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. 20002.

Journal of Food Protection
|February 9, 2019
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Public health professionals view single-use food containers as crucial for sanitation and preventing disease transmission. Despite waste concerns, they believe the public health benefits outweigh environmental disadvantages.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Environmental Science
  • Food Safety

Background:

  • Single-use food and beverage containers are widely used in food service.
  • Concerns exist regarding their environmental impact and contribution to solid waste.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess public health professionals' attitudes toward single-use food and beverage containers.
  • To understand the perceived benefits and drawbacks of these products from a public health perspective.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey was conducted.
  • 3,000 questionnaires were mailed to public health professionals, with 2,760 returned.

Main Results:

  • Public health workers perceive single-use containers as beneficial for reducing cross-infection and disease transmission.

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  • Respondents highlighted benefits such as eliminating dishwashing needs and conserving energy.
  • Most believe single-use products significantly contribute to sanitation in food service facilities.
  • Professionals acknowledge the contribution of these products to solid waste but deem public health benefits greater than disadvantages.

    • Conclusions:

    • Public health professionals largely support the use of single-use food and beverage containers due to significant sanitation and disease prevention benefits.
    • The perceived public health advantages of single-use containers are considered to outweigh their environmental drawbacks, such as solid waste generation.