The latest episode of the You Can't Eat Money podcast is with Douglas McMaster, creator of Silo, the world's first zero waste restaurant located here in London and home to one of the most tasty and thought provoking meals I've ever had.
I've wanted to have Douglas on the podcast for a while after reading his incredible book 'Silo: The Zero Waste Blueprint'.
The book it reminds me of most is Yvon Chouinard's book 'Let My People Go Surfing'. It's part instructional guide with great information and part philosophy book. It covers how Silo came to be, how it operates today and the vision Douglas has for the future of our food system. He is truly an innovator and I think much of this podcast is applicable to anyone looking to shake up a broken system with some new ideas.
We touch on many of those items and a few more like the Zero Waste Cooking School he started, tips for how you can become a more mindful eater and home cook, and the Invasive Species Dinner series at Silo, which features items like Japanese knotweed, grey squirrel and the feisty American Signal Crayfish.
A huge thanks to Douglas for taking time to chat. It was a real honor and if you are ever in London and have never been to Silo, make a reservation. Make sure to reserve seats at the bar to get a glimpse at the inner workings of one of the most inventive, creative restaurants on the planet.
As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It really helps more people find the podcast and hopefully grow our group of ecologically conscious eaters.
Links
Silo: The Zero Waste Blueprint
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