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Published: March 23, 2026
Video Description
What happens to unsold food at Borough Market?
In this video, I head to one of London’s most famous food markets to collect surplus food for free and deliver it to local charities using a cargo e-bike.
Teaming up with Plan Zheroes, we rescue food that would otherwise go to waste and redistribute it to people facing food insecurity.
In just one evening, we collected an unbelievable amount of surplus food and delivered it across London — turning waste into meals.
🚲 What you’ll see:
- How surplus food is collected from Borough Market
- Behind the scenes with Plan Zheroes volunteers
- Real food bank and charity deliveries in London
- How e-bikes are changing urban delivery
- A full test of a cargo e-bike for food distribution
🌍 Why food waste matters
Around 3 million tonnes of food are wasted by UK businesses every year, while millions of people struggle to access regular meals.
Food redistribution charities like Plan Zheroes are helping solve this problem by connecting surplus food with communities in need.
🙌 How to get involved
If you're in London, you can volunteer with Plan Zheroes and help redistribute food by bike.
No experience needed — just your time and willingness to help. Visit https://planzheroes.org/
⚡ E-bike featured: Pedibal Loada Ultra Longtail Cargo E-Bike
- Triple battery system (~3000Wh)
- Built for heavy loads and long-distance delivery
- Ideal for urban logistics and sustainability
#FoodWaste #volunteering #charity
00:00 The reality of food waste
00:42 The electric bike
00:58 The journey
01:18 The market
01:44 The food
04:15 Time to deliver
05:10 First stop
06:35 Second stop
07:23 Third and final stop
09:44 Unbelievable results
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