Shanghai Catering and Cooking Industry Association told this newspaper that the table length system refers to recommending a representative among consumers at the same table, commonly known as "table length". Its main functions are: ordering food reasonably, urging diners at the same table to sit alone, urging the use of public chopsticks and spoons during meals, grasping the meal time during the epidemic, packing and taking food away after meals, and urging guests to wear masks when leaving the table.

Is a more relaxed and pleasant function. When the "table head" can be an elderly guest or a student, it not only plays the role of having a pleasant meal, but also reduces food waste, kitchen garbage, improves the hygiene and safety of dining, and cultivates personal epidemic prevention and hygiene.

According to the public information of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, in 20021year, according to the Guiding Opinions of the Ministry of Commerce and Other Departments 14 on Resolutely Stopping Food Waste, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission, the Shanghai Agricultural and Rural Commission, the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission and the Shanghai Municipal Health and Wellness Commission and other departments 16,

The Action Plan for Resolutely Stopping Food Waste (hereinafter referred to as the Action Plan) was jointly issued, and a series of measures were put forward to effectively stop the waste in key areas of catering such as banquets, buffets, official meals, canteens of party and government organs, school catering and catering places for the elderly, and promote the formation of a green development mode and lifestyle.

Among them, focusing on restaurants with a large number of tables such as group meals and wedding banquets, exploring and implementing the "table length system" is the highlight of the action plan. According to the introduction of Shanghai Catering and Cooking Industry Association, in 20021year, the catering enterprises such as Harvest Day, Baoyan, Dafugui and Hutchison Whampoa all started the "table length system" pilot, and then promoted it to the member enterprises in the city.