Exploring the introduction of leftover food blind boxes by a community canteen in Shanghai, discussing benefits, concerns, and cultural attitudes towards the concept. The chapter also compares this initiative to similar practices in Japan and South Korea, emphasizing the goal of providing affordable meals in a costly city.
Shanghai's got a new recipe for reducing food waste, and it's equal parts delicious, affordable, and flavorfully unpredictable. Enter 'leftover food blind box'. It's a tasty way to be kind to your wallet and the planet at the same time. Who's up for it? Or are you still on the fence? / Round Table's Happy Place (21:11)! On the show: Heyang, Yushan & Steve Hatherly