Diners in Glasgow are being encouraged to ask for doggy bags in a bid to cut down on food waste.
Environmental agency Zero Waste Scotland are urging foodies to tackle climate change by not over-order in restaurants, removing garnishes from their plates and requesting a doggy bag if they cannot finish their meal.
MasterChef champion and Scotland's national chef has backed the call for change.
He said: "Food waste is a villain that we can fight with small changes to our everyday routines.
"Making sure that we use what we buy and throw out less is a really big deal in reducing our impact on the planet."
As part of its Climate Change Plan, the Scottish Government committed to a target of reducing Scotland's food waste by 33% by 2025.
Iain Gulland, Zero Waste Scotland chief executive, said: "In our current climate emergency, it simply isn't good enough to continue to operate in the wasteful ways of the past.
"Food waste is a huge contributor to carbon emissions and we can all play a significant role in reducing this impact.
"Whether it is doggy bags to take home, thinking a bit more about what you're ordering or pre-planning meals, there are a lot of fairly small changes that could make a huge difference to Scotland and the rest of the planet."
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