A seminar explored food flows, waste, informal systems and the conceptual foundations of urban metabolism. The event connected urban food systems, waste recovery and circular practices with questions of informality, food security and socio-metabolic analysis. The discussion centres on Food systems, Waste, Circular economy, and Informality.

The contribution is developed through Research seminar and interdisciplinary discussion. The geographical or conceptual scope is Comparative urban food systems.

The contribution reflects the Lab’s interdisciplinary approach, combining quantitative and qualitative evidence to translate urban-metabolism research into planning, design, governance or policy.