Apparently, President Xi Jinping is worried about food waste in China. Evidently, approximately 18 million tons of food is wasted in the country (as measured in 2015) (earth.org).
China has the largest population on earth and 18 million tons of food could feed the population of South Korea. Or about 30 to 50 million people (earth.org)
So what was his suggestion in order to combat food waste?
Have restaurant-goers weigh themselves and then choose what to eat from a suggested menu based on their weight.
Ummmm. WHAT THE F***?!
So, one restaurant in Hunan Province took this advice to heart and installed two scales in their entryway. Patrons were encouraged to weigh themselves and then there is a guide nearby the scales to suggest what the patron should order.
The restaurant states they never forced anyone to weigh themselves but were trying to advocate for less food waste. But really? How would you feel walking in to a restaurant and seeing a scale there and a guide for what to order based on what you weigh?
Other measures taken in the country are charging restaurants a fee for the amount of food they produce, an online system to track that, and on-site composting.
The restaurant in Hunan Province is keeping the scales, despite outrage. They apologised for anyone who was upset, but they're not changing their new policy.
What the F***, China?!
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