Jasmine Crowe-Houston, founder of Goodr, discusses solving the food waste problem by delivering unused food to those in need. They talk about the challenges of logistics, launching as a for-profit organization, and the corporate focus on sustainability. The podcast explores the origins of Sunday Soul's initiative to feed the homeless with dignity, the shocking statistic of 40% food waste, and the issue of lack of access to food for those in need.

Join food waste expert Dana Gunders, social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston, eco-chef Anthony Myint, and behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao as they tackle the staggering issue of food waste. They reveal strategies for reducing waste at home and in the community. Discover innovative food rescue initiatives connecting surplus food to those in need and the sustainable dining revolution led by chefs. The discussion emphasizes how our choices can impact local economies and climate happiness, making sustainability a collective joy.

Millions of Americans don’t have enough to eat — a startling fact considering 40% of the food produced in the U.S. gets thrown away. And a lot of that food… from restaurants, supermarkets, office buildings and more… is perfectly safe to eat. What’s worse is that this discarded food waste produces harmful methane emissions that contribute to global climate change.Jasmine Crowe-Houston is an entrepreneur who became obsessed with these problems. In 2017, she founded Goodr, which works with businesses to take unused food and deliver it to those who need it. Instead of paying waste management companies to throw surplus food into landfills, businesses can work with Goodr to deliver that food to local nonprofits that get it to people in need.This week on How I Built This Lab, Jasmine talks with Guy about solving the logistical challenge of delivering surplus food to people experiencing food insecurity. Plus, the two discuss Jasmine’s decision to launch Goodr as a for-profit organization, and the growing corporate focus on sustainability that’s led to Goodr’s rapid growth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.