FORWARDISM #07 | Douglas McMaster creates a new way of thinking in gastronomy | BMW Podcast - a podcast by BMW

A kitchen without a bin – unimaginable? Not for Douglas McMaster. Douglas is a chef at the world’s first zero-waste restaurant, Silo, which opened in London a year ago. He is shaping the future of gastronomy with his innovative and sustainable concept. Douglas is a visionary who thinks several steps ahead to ensure our world is a good place to be in the future. He is a pioneer in the kitchen, the founder of a movement, and the creator of a food system for a sustainable future. And he has a vision. Using the motto “Keep Creative, Cook Carefully, Waste Nothing,” he shares his ideas and vision and shows the followers on his Instagram channel @zerowastecookingschool how they can cook creative dishes without creating waste. Have a listen and let yourself be inspired by a new way of thinking.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:30) THIS IS Douglas McMaster

(04:20) The meaning of Forwardism

(05:15) A unique combination of perspective and reaction

(06:30) The dark side of perfection

(09:25) The influence of Joost Bakker and his future food system

(11:05) Silo: The start of a movement

(13:30) Waste as an indicator for unsustainability

(16:50) The trifactor of zero-waste

(19:45) The idea of upcycling

(24:30) Jesus Water System

(27:15) Welcome to Utopia

You can find more information about our host Yomi Adegoke here and about our guest Douglas McMaster here.

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