From PhD to book
I am turning my doctoral research, Food waste management based on the principles of circular economy (University of Geneva, 2022), into a book. It is in progress, and I would love to tell you when it is ready.
Why food loss and waste needs a systemic answer
My PhD examined food loss and waste through the lens of the waste hierarchy and the circular economy, with a focus on the canton of Geneva. It argues that efficient FLW management has to be holistic and systemic, built on a harmonised definition of food loss and waste, reliable and comparable data, a consistent measurement methodology, and sound institutions at every level.
Clearer definitions
A critical review of existing FLW terminology, and why current definitions are not yet a sufficient basis for effective management.
Better measurement
A review of FLW measurement methods and indicators from statistical, economic and nutritional angles, plus two new indicators to improve data comparability.
A Circular FLW Framework
An analysis of formal and informal institutions in Geneva, leading to a framework for a long-term strategy and action plan.
Food waste management based on the principles of circular economy
University of Geneva, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics, 2022. 274 pages. Supervised by Prof. Jean-Michel Bonvin and Prof. Hafiz Mirza.
The academic record, including the abstract, is available on the University of Geneva open archive.
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