Emmett Burke, owner of two pizzerias in Manhattan, has observed a growing trend of diners leaving behind uneaten food, particularly pizza, without requesting takeout boxes. This change in behavior is attributed to various factors, including a perceived stigma around taking leftovers and an increasing preference for ordering takeout. The average American currently wastes approximately 53 pounds of food annually in restaurants, prompting organizations like ReFED to explore changing attitudes towards leftovers and their impact on food waste.
Emmett Burke, the owner of two pizzerias in Manhattan, noted that diners are increasingly leaving behind half-eaten pizzas without asking for takeaway boxes.
Dana Gunders, president of ReFED, mentions that while it's hard to track changes in leftover perception, they plan to commission a study due to anecdotal evidence.
The average American leaves 53 pounds of food, worth $329, uneaten at restaurants each year, according to data from 2023.
Some individuals reportedly have a principled aversion to leftovers, with statements like 'I don't eat leftovers' emerging as part of this new restaurant culture.
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