EP 107 - Lettuce Not Waste - Tips for Keeping Produce out of Landfills
EP 107 - Lettuce Not Waste - Tips for Keeping Produce out of Landfills
“Our waste is eating us Alive is the number one contributor to greenhouse gas emissions is the food that should be nourishing our bodies. It begs the obvious shouldn't we do something about it? Really do something about it.”
-Chef Mareya
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-Chef Mareya
The episode discusses the alarming amount of food waste in the US and the resulting environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions and methane emissions from landfills. It emphasizes the need to take action to reduce food waste and highlights the role of a company called Eat Cleaner in removing harmful residue and keeping produce out of landfills. The episode also mentions the movement towards rescuing imperfect or "ugly" produce and companies like Misfits Market that deliver discounted grocery items to reduce waste.
00:01- Introduction to the topic of food waste in the US and its impact on the environment.
00:30- The environmental impact of food waste in the US and the carbon dioxide emissions associated with it.
01:05- Food waste being the primary contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and the need to take action.
01:42- The speaker's personal experience with wanting to create a product that could help her father eat salads safely after being diagnosed with cancer and the issue of raw food.
02:07- The creation of a line of natural products that can remove up to 99.99% of residues that cause foodborne illness and the desire to keep produce out of landfills.
02:29- The patented antioxidant and anti-microbial formula used in the speaker's product and its ability to help food last longer.
02:51- The cost savings of using the product and its effectiveness in helping to reduce food waste.
03:12- The speaker's desire to help restaurants and food service companies in reducing food waste.
03:40- The movement towards using imperfect produce and the speaker's positive experience with purchasing ugly produce at a lower cost.
04:03- Introduction of Misfits Market, a company that sources grocery ingredients that would otherwise go to waste and delivers them at discounted prices.
04:30- The benefits of purchasing from Misfits Market and the reason behind the discounted prices.
05:00- The importance of changing our mindset towards food waste and the impact of individual actions.
05:27- The need for education and awareness to reduce food waste.
05:45- The issue of overproduction and the need for companies to be mindful of their production levels.
06:11- The importance of composting and reducing the amount of food waste sent to landfills.
06:39- The role of technology in reducing food waste and the development of apps to help consumers reduce waste.
07:09- The issue of food waste in developing countries and the importance of addressing the issue globally.
07:46- The role of governments in addressing food waste and the need for policies to encourage reduction.
08:20- The issue of food waste in the supply chain and the need for transparency.
08:52- The importance of partnerships and collaboration in reducing food waste.
09:17- The role of consumers in reducing food waste and the need for individual action.
09:49- The benefits of reducing food waste, including environmental and economic benefits.
10:16- The importance of supporting companies that are taking action to reduce food waste.
10:43- Conclusion and call to action to take steps to reduce food waste.
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