A fresh batch of basil at the grocery store is essentially a luxury item, exclusive to those who can afford it. What doesn't sell is waste. Perhaps it's time to consider community kitchens residing alongside grocery stores. This would be a place where a meal is always available, all hours of the day, for free, to anyone who walks in. These kitchens can consume food waste while providing a useful benefit to the population.
It's surprising we don't have this already in North America given how much surplus food is produced.
It's surprising we don't have this already in North America given how much surplus food is produced.