In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon talks to guests about the economics of food.

This week, Austin Bryniarski joins to discuss his theory that the war on food waste is a little too easy for everyone to get behind and might ultimately serve as a distraction from bigger environmental and social issues. 

For more info, read his article The War on Food Waste is a Waste of Time by Austin Bryniarski for The Outline.

Email: slatemoney@slate.com

Podcast production by Jessamine Molli.

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