Published On Sep 28, 2025
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In this video, we dive into the design defaults that contribute to food waste and compare how much is thrown away in the United States, Canada, Australia, and European countries. From grocery store practices to household habits, you’ll learn where the biggest problems lie, why food waste matters for the environment and economy, and what solutions are being tested worldwide.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:03 What is Food Waste?
05:22 Problem 1 : Design
07:37 Problem 2: Consumption
09:19 Problem 3: Labeling
13:18 Solutions Being Tested
18:44 Actionable Change
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Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic
Thank you to AP Archive and the Library of Congress for access to their archival footage.
Stock footage and others clips by Getty and Envato Elements
Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
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