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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 58 MIN

Douglas McMaster of SILO: Is a Zero-Waste Kitchen Actually Possible?

from Pot Luck Food Talks: Kitchen Stories From Behind the Pass

🎙️ EP170 – Douglas McMaster is the chef behind SILO, the world’s first zero-waste restaurant. He looked into the trash and saw a design failure. This is a chef’s conversation about waste, balance, and why “impossible” is usually just a lack of imagination.🎧 Topics Covered in This Episode:🗑️ The bin as a design failure⚖️ Sustainability as balance🧠 Zero waste as a mindset🥬 Fine dining waste realities🔥 The WASTED pop-up🌍 St. John, Noma, Fat Duck lessons😤 Kitchens that shape who you become🌊 When the public finally paid attention🧩 Reverse-engineering a menu🧠 Psychology of selling waste👥 Human sustainability in kitchens🥦 Confidence over ingredients🥕 The Upcycling Mindset🧪 Go Fact Yourself: Stock Myth📩 Follow & Support Us:🍽️ Everything in one place: https://linkin.bio/potluckfoodtalks/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/potluckfoodtalks▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@potluckfoodtalks🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.potluckfoodtalks.com/start/📢 Want to advertise with us? http://potluckfoodtalks.com/advertise-on-the-podcast🔥 Enjoy!

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