This podcast episode delves into the multifaceted causes and solutions of food waste, emphasizing the importance of measurement, consumer behavior, and cultural factors in the current food waste crisis. Gunders presents actionable solutions such as improved food management practices, innovative technologies, and policy changes that can significantly reduce waste at individual, business, and systemic levels. Ultimately, she advocates for collective action as an essential step toward maximizing food resources while addressing broader environmental challenges, portraying the reduction of food waste as an immediate, impactful strategy for climate action.