You've heard of recycling but what about upcycling? 

It's becoming a buzz word in the food industry, referring to giving value to foods and food products you would normally throw away.  This applies to things like banana peels, avocado pits and days-old bread. 

CGTN's Frances Kuo talks to those in the upcycling food industry about the social and environmental benefits.

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