TED: The global food waste scandal | Tristram Stuart

The video discusses the issue of food waste, starting with a personal story of raising pigs on food scraps. It highlights the global scale of food waste, showing how much surplus exists in rich countries. The ecological impact of this waste is examined, along with the inefficiencies in the food supply chain. Cultural attitudes towards food waste are explored, and solutions such as Freeganism and initiatives like Feeding the 5000 are proposed to tackle the problem.

What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between food waste and hunger?

What role do cosmetic standards play in food waste according to the speaker?

Explain the significance of the speaker's experience in Kashgar, Xinjiang province.

How does the speaker's childhood experience with pigs relate to modern food waste issues?