Nathan Cook is a PhD student from Monash University, investigating strategies to reduce food waste and divert food waste from landfill in hospital food services. His career ambition is to apply a research approach within hospital food services to reduce hospital food waste. Nathan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and secretary for the Dietitians Australia food and environment interest group. Nathan is passionate about sustainability and health for people, animals and the planet as well as personal and professional development. He runs his own podcast talking to individuals about their goals, passions and current projects.