Today marks International Day of Zero Waste, and it comes with a sobering reality: South Africa throws away more than 10 million tonnes of food every year—that’s roughly a third of everything we produce, valued at a staggering R62 billion. And yet, at the same time, one in five households in this country goes hungry. It’s a contradiction that’s hard to ignore. From uneaten leftovers to forgotten groceries at the back of the fridge, food waste is happening in our homes every single day. But according to experts, this isn’t just about what’s on your plate—it’s about wasted water,
energy, money, and even dignity. So tonight, we’re asking you to be honest with us… how often do you waste food at home—and is it something we should feel guilty about? Or is this just
the reality of modern living?

Today marks International Day of Zero Waste, and it&nbsp;comes with a sobering reality: South Africa throws&nbsp;away more than 10 million tonnes of food every&nbsp;year&mdash;that&rsquo;s roughly a third of everything we produce,&nbsp;valued at a staggering R62 billion. And yet, at the&nbsp;same time, one in five households in this country goes&nbsp;hungry.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s a contradiction that&rsquo;s hard to ignore. From uneaten&nbsp;leftovers to forgotten groceries at the back of the&nbsp;fridge, food waste is happening in our homes every&nbsp;single day. But according to experts, this isn&rsquo;t just&nbsp;about what&rsquo;s on your plate&mdash;it&rsquo;s about wasted water, energy, money, and even dignity.&nbsp;So tonight, we&rsquo;re asking you to be honest with us&hellip;&nbsp;how often do you waste food at home&mdash;and is it&nbsp;something we should feel guilty about? Or is this just the reality of modern living?

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope