Food is an essential part of our daily lives, and it has a significant impact on our planet. More and more people are starting to realize the importance of sustainable eating habits and their contribution to a better world. 

In this episode of The Good Smack for the Planet Podcast,  your host Cindy J. Lin joined by Jessica Waite, who co-created the first zero waste restaurant in San Diego County. They share their personal journey with veganism and how it has influenced their approach to living a conscious life that minimizes waste and contributes to something more beneficial. They also discuss the importance of building relationships with local farmers, supporting them, and paying attention to where our food comes from and what it contains.

Join us on this exciting journey into the world of sustainable eating and discover how small changes can make a big impact on our planet.

Highlights:

(01:38) The Journey Towards a Zero Waste Restaurant

(04:42) Zero Waste Restaurant: Creative Ways To Use Food Byproducts

(09:04) Adapting a Restaurant to Pandemic Takeout: The Story of Plot Express

(15:13) The Power of Collective Thinking

(19:01) Sustainable Living and Finding Creative Solutions

(22:48) Very Good Food: The Journey of a Local and Regenerative Food Movement

(29:19) Building Relationships and Getting to the Source of Food

(32:18) Importance of Sourcing Local and Organic Food for Takeout

Links:

Website: https://www.pickledgingercatering.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-waite-mba-54a9324a/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PickledGingerCatering/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cateringpg/