A welcome note printed on biopaper made by Fabteria using eggshells and scoby (a side product of fermented foods) at Baldío in Mexico City, Mexico on February 08, 2025. Baldío is Mexico’s first zero-waste restaurant. It opened its door in August 2024. It is a collaborative effort between Arca Tierra, a network of agro-ecological farmers in central Mexico, and Silo London, the world’s first zero-waste restaurant. Baldío embraces agro-ecological farming practices, zero-waste and circular principles. This innovative project aims to revolutionise food and sustainability, making a bold statement about nurturing the planet. Photograph by Bénédicte Desrus