Douglas McMaster, founder of a restaurant that uses no trash cans, discusses topics such as fermentation and mycelium furniture. They also explore the challenges of sustainable living, changing food habits, and the problem of waste and consumerism. The speakers touch on the importance of regenerative agriculture, connecting people to natural food, and the difficulties of communicating radical ideas.

Wendy Schmidt, President and Co-Founder of the Schmidt Family Foundation, focuses on philanthropy's vital role in food system innovation. Douglas McMaster, the Michelin-starred chef and owner of Silo, shares insights from participating in the Big Food Redesign Challenge, advocating for a rethink of our entire food production. Together, they discuss how to transform the food industry, enhance biodiversity, and design eco-friendly practices that regenerate nature rather than deplete it.

A kitchen without a bin – unimaginable? Not for Douglas McMaster. Douglas is a chef at the world’s first zero-waste restaurant, Silo, which opened in London a year ago. He is shaping the future of gastronomy with his innovative and sustainable concept. Douglas is a visionary who thinks several steps ahead to ensure our world is a good place to be in the future. He is a pioneer in the kitchen, the founder of a movement, and the creator of a food system for a sustainable future. And he has a vision. Using the motto “Keep Creative, Cook Carefully, Waste Nothing,” he shares his ideas and vision and shows the followers on his Instagram channel @zerowastecookingschool how they can cook creative dishes without creating waste. Have a listen and let yourself be inspired by a new way of thinking. (00:00) Introduction (01:30) THIS IS Douglas McMaster (04:20) The meaning of Forwardism (05:15) A unique combination of perspective and reaction (06:30) The dark side of perfection (09:25) The influence of Joost Bakker and his future food system (11:05) Silo: The start of a movement (13:30) Waste as an indicator for unsustainability (16:50) The trifactor of zero-waste (19:45) The idea of upcycling (24:30) Jesus Water System (27:15) Welcome to Utopia You can find more information about our host Yomi Adegoke here and about our guest Douglas McMaster here. Tune in to find out what Forwardism sounds like. Want to know what Forwardism looks like? Click here and experience a new dimension of luxury with the BMW i7.