What is Singapore doing about food waste?

What is the government doing? Ongoing food waste reduction publicity and outreach programme to increase awareness of the food waste situation in Singapore, as well as to encourage consumers to adopt smart food purchase, storage and preparation habits that can help them minimise food wastage.

How does Singapore manage food waste?

Food waste accounts for about 11 per cent of the total waste generated in Singapore. There was a slight increase in the recycling rate for food waste from 18 per cent in 2019 to 19 per cent in 2020, and the rest of it is disposed of at the waste-to-energy (WTE) plants for incineration.

How much food waste is generated in Singapore?

In 2019 Singapore generated roughly 744,000 tonnes of food waste. For 2020, the total food waste generated by Singaporean households amounted to $342 million. 393,000 tonnes of fruits, vegetables, seafood, and eggs are lost due to spoilage or improper handling.

What is the government doing to reduce food waste?

Increase Consumer Education and Outreach Efforts. Improve Coordination and Guidance on Food Loss and Waste Measurement. Clarify and Communicate Information on Food Safety, Food Date Labels, and Food Donations. Collaborate with Private Industry to Reduce Food Loss and Waste Across the Supply Chain.

How is Singapore minimising the food waste situation?

Minimising food wastage Ongoing food waste reduction publicity and outreach programme to increase awareness of the food waste situation in Singapore, as well as to encourage consumers to adopt smart food purchase, storage and preparation habits that can help them minimise food wastage.

What are the priorities for waste management in Singapore?

The diagram below shows Singapore’s food waste management hierarchy, in order of priorities, with the first priority being to prevent food waste from being generated. A landmark Resource Sustainability Act (RSA) was enacted in October 2019 to give legislative effect to new measures to address our priority waste streams.

What kind of waste is disposed of in Singapore?

This made up 23 per cent of total waste disposed of in Singapore in 2017, with only 16 per cent recycled. The top five waste types in 2017 were construction debris (1,609,300 tonnes), ferrous metal (1,378,800), paper/cardboard (1,144,800), plastic (815,200) and food.

When did the Clean Plate campaign start in Singapore?

It launched the Clean Plate Campaign in public for the first time at Old Airport Road food centre in October 2018 and looks forward widen its reach through the digital space in 2020. Many of us have suffered the impact of COVID-19 this year, highlighting the importance of sustainable habits, cultures and systems.