Zero waste starts on your plate

The Round Table discusses the global issue of food waste, highlighting that one-fifth of all food available to consumers ends up in the bin annually, costing the global economy an estimated one trillion US dollars each year. The discussion covers how food waste significantly contributes to climate change through carbon and methane emissions, with rotting organic waste accounting for 14% of global methane emissions. Fei Fei and Yushan break down where food waste occurs, noting that households are the largest contributors (60%), followed by the food service industry (28%), and retailers (12%). China's comprehensive approach, including the "Clean Your Plate" campaign, government advocacy for modest weddings, and food delivery platforms reminding customers to avoid over-ordering, is presented as a multi-layered effort to combat waste.