Don't Toss It, Eat It!

Seafood loving Japan has one of the largest fishing industries in the world. But in recent years, depleted populations are leading to poor catches. Even under these circumstances, the industry has strict quality standards and as much as 30% of all seafood caught in Japanese waters is discarded. Even if they make it to the market, many fish are tossed for being too small or slightly damaged as they are considered unsellable. This episode looks at 2 businesses that are trying to conserve on resources by making use of fish and seafood that would normally be thrown away.