Anti Food Waste

How much food waste did Singapore generate in 2020?

• 694,200 tonnes

• 758,000 tonnes

• 665,000 tonnes

• 664,000 tonnes

Answer explanation

Singapore generated 665,000 tonnes of food waste in 2020.

Do you know any food waste organisations?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

^{There are many anti food-waste organisations in Singapore, one such example being the ‘TripleC by Yio Chu Kang’ organisation supported by the town’s MP Mr Yip Hon Weng. These organisations collect 'Ugly Food', which refers to food or produce which is not in perfect eating condition anymore, and distribute them to the needy elderly after making sure they are still safe for consumption.}

Which group of people should worry about food waste?

• People who eat out often

• People who takeaway food often

• People who eat at home often

• All Of The Above

Answer explanation

All Singaporeans should worry about food waste, as everyone contributes to food waste in their own ways, even if they are eating out, take away their food or eat at home.

How do you think that Singaporeans as a whole can help to reduce food wastage?

• Donating food to charities

• Buy whatever they think they will consume

• Learn to appreciate produce that doesn’t look as good as others

• Compost the food waste

Do you or your family members employ any of the above mentioned strategies to reduce food wastage?

• No

• No, but I will try to!

• Yes

Answer explanation

Did you know?

^{According to NEA, 19% of the 817000 tonnes of food waste generated in 2021 was recycled}

What percentage of Singapore’s total waste does food waste account for?

• 5%

• 3%

• 12%

• 8%

Answer explanation

Not-so-fun fact :

^{The amount of food waste generated in Singapore in 2021 was 817000 tonnes, a 23% increase from the 665000 tonnes in 2020}

What does a 'Best Before' date indicate?

• The food item cannot be consumed after this date

• The food item has to be opened immediately on this date

• The food item is no longer in it's prime eating condition

• The food item loses all it's nutrients after this date

Answer explanation

^{The 'Best Before' date of a food item indicates to the consumer that the food item is not in it's best/prime eating condition after this date (e.g. would not be as fresh or as high quality)}

^{However, the 'Expiry' date of a food item indicates that the food item is unsafe for consumption after that date, and should not be eaten.}

Why do you think some people still throw away food that is only past it's 'Best Before' date?

Answer explanation

Did you know?

^{Some charities or organisations, e.g. The Food Bank Singapore, accept food donations for food items such as rice, oil, preserved food, canned protein, whole wheat products and bread spreads that are not past their 'Expiry' date. However, items such as fresh food, half-eaten or expired food cannot be donated.}

Are produce which have been slightly damaged or do not look as good as before still safe for consumption?

• No!

• Yes!

• It depends

Answer explanation

^{Whether or not the produce would still be safe for consumption is dependant on whether the type of produce that has defects or damage to them can still be consumed.}

^{A good example would be garlic, which can 'sprout' when it starts to go bad. However, they are still safe for consumption and the 'sprouts' would just need to be cut off before preparing the garlic}

Which category of food items can be donated to charities

that accept food donations?

• Expired Food

• Food more than 3 months before the 'Expiry' date

• Half-eaten food

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Some food charities, or food banks, accept food donations of food items as long as the food is at least 3 months before it's expiry date.