Meet Alex, a 20-year-old environmental science student at the University of Waterloo who has a penchant for all things spicy. Growing up in a multicultural household with a fierce love for hot food, Alex prefers the heat of a good hot sauce over complex flavor profiles. They often organize hot sauce tasting events with their friends, debating the merits of spiciness vs. flavor, and have developed a passion for sustainable food practices, hoping to one day create their own line of eco-friendly hot sauces.