India, July 25 -- Benedict Cumberbatch has criticised Hollywood for its lack of environmental friendliness, describing it as 'grossly wasteful.' The 49-year-old actor has emphasised the need for improvement in areas such as recycling, energy efficiency, and waste management. Recently, Benedict joined Ruthie's Table 4 podcast for a conversation where he recalled seeing wasteful practices, including the diet he had to follow to undergo a "body transformation" for his role as Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). "It's a grossly wasteful industry. You think about set builds that aren't recycled, the transport, the food, the housing, the light and energy. The wattage needed to create consistent daylight in a studio is massive. So when actors speak out about climate or excess or systemic issues, they get slammed because they're seen as hypocritical," he said. The actor also highlighted how studios cover the costs for actors to receive premium care while on set, including perks such as personal chefs who tailor meals to their specific calorie needs. He shared that his own "body transformation" added to the lack of eco-conscious efforts on set. The actor would eat five meals a day to play the superhero in the MCU. Benedict added, "Personally, I think it's horrific eating beyond your appetite. It feels wrong. It makes you think about responsibility, resourcefulness, sustainability. I'd think, 'What am I doing? I could feed a family with the amount I'm eating'." During the chat, Benedict shared that he is trying to push for more sustainable initiatives on set as a producer. It includes trying to avoid single-use plastic on set.htc...