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Solutions Week: Reducing The Food Waste Problem

2024/9/13
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We close out Climate Solutions Week) with a look at the final step in the food system: waste. Roughly 30-40% of all food produced globally gets thrown out — a huge problem when it comes to climate change. Shuggie's Trash Pie and Natural Wine) has answers for what to do with all that waste – be it bruised fruit and wilted greens salad or meatballs made out of beef hearts. The San Francisco restaurant describes itself as a "climate-solutions restaurant" — and they're hoping you find these dishes appealing. Or at least, that you're willing to give them a try. Shuggie's is one of a growing number of eateries trying to address this problem. *****Interested in hearing more climate solutions? Email us at [email protected]). *Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)