“Waste is a human decision. Nature doesn’t waste anything.” — Vojtech VeghThis week on Vedge Your Best, Michele sits down with zero-waste vegan chef Vojtech Vegh, author, sustainability consultant, and founder of SurplusFoodStudio.com, to explore how the way we think about ingredients can transform both our meals and our environmental impact.Vojtech shares his journey from a reluctant waiter in Slovakia to opening a plant-based, zero-waste fine-dining restaurant in Cambodia, and how he now helps chefs and hospitality leaders reimagine their kitchens with creativity and intention.In this episode, we explore:Why food waste prevention starts with planning—not extra effortHow zero-waste cooking can actually save time and moneyWhat it takes to reframe scraps as ingredientsCreative uses for carrot tops, banana peels, watermelon rinds, and moreHow professional chefs can influence industry-wide sustainabilityThe mindset shift needed to make low-waste the new normalWhether you're in hospitality or just trying to waste less at home, this conversation will change the way you look at what goes in your bin—and what ends up on your plate.Guest LinksWebsite: surplusfoodstudio.comInstagram: instagram.com/vojtechveghListener ChallengeTry using one fruit or vegetable part this week that you normally discard. Tag @VedgeYourBest and @vojtechvegh on Instagram to share.Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

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