106. Why your fridge is making you waste food
About this episode
This episode explores how modern fridges contribute to food waste and discusses potential solutions.
Could your fridge actually be causing food waste? This week, we explore the psychology behind the modern fridge, why bigger shelves and hidden drawers can encourage us to buy more than we need, and how simply forgetting what's at the back may be responsible for more waste than food actually going off. We also discuss whether smart fridges are really the answer, or just another gadget promising to solve the wrong problem. Plus, are cable ties rubbish or not, should we just ban flexible plastic...
People in this episode
Hosts: James Piper, Robbie Staniforth
Topics covered
- food waste
- fridge psychology
- smart appliances
- consumer behavior
- sustainability
Keywords
- food waste
- fridge
- smart fridges
- consumer behavior
- sustainability
- cable ties
- flexible plastic
Mentioned in this episode
Products: smart fridges, cable ties, flexible plastic
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