posted on 2023-12-19, 18:41authored byNATHAN ROBERT GORDON COOK
Food waste is a global problem, and a large contributor to hospital waste. Measuring food waste and diverting food waste from landfill can contribute to its overall reduction. This PhD investigated auditing methods to measure all the food waste in hospital food services, from preparation through to returned uneaten food, as well as identified management strategies that can divert this waste from landfill. This research will support hospital food services to implement these strategies into practice so they can identify their waste amounts and areas for improvement, and divert their food waste from landfill to reduce their environmental footprint.
History
Principal supervisor
Jorja Collins
Additional supervisor 1
Judi Porter
Additional supervisor 2
Denise Goodwin
Year of Award
2023
Department, School or Centre
Nutrition and Dietetics
Additional Institution or Organisation
Deakin University, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, BehaviourWorks Australia