TikTok food waste videos rack up views. This man is fighting back, one meal at a time

Mirg’s donation videos include hundreds of pancakes, hot dogs, sandwiches and other simple meals. He’s also collaborated with social media influencers, including Mr Beast, to produce meals and pass them out. — Photo by Ola Mishchenko on Unsplash

A TikTok star is combating a viral trend on social media that is creating food waste – by giving back.

Milad Mirg has been in the social media spotlight for several trends, including his series filming at his job at a Subway in New Jersey, which he says has brought in millions of viewers and dollars to the company, he told Insider.