The level of public awareness of the application of the "Food Miles" principles by the inhabitants of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship

Abstract

The conducted survey analyzed the respondents' knowledge of the principles of using "Food Miles" and the implementation of sustainable consumer decisions. It has been proven that the respondents are aware of the impact of the distance products travel to reach the consumer, taking care of local food, the way products are packaged and the choice of products in economic terms. According to many authors, the average distance that food has to cover before it goes from the place of production to the plate is up to 1500 miles. This results in an increase both in the price of the product and in greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Promoting the concept of food miles can lead consumers to choose local products, shortening the distance they have to cover, as well as the negative impact of food transport on the environment.