WorksheetsAnti Food Waste
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 5mins
How much food waste did Singapore generate in 2020?
694,200 tonnes
758,000 tonnes
665,000 tonnes
664,000 tonnes
Do you know any food waste organisations?
No
Yes
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
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
What percentage of Singapore’s total waste does food waste account for?
5%
3%
12%
8%
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
Why do you think some people still throw away food that is only past it's 'Best Before' date?
Are produce which have been slightly damaged or do not look as good as before still safe for consumption?
No!
Yes!
It depends
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
To Recap (Fill In The Blanks);
There were _ tonnes of food waste generated in 2020, and _ of the food waste generated in 2021 were recycled.
665 000
8%
596 000
8%
665 000
19%
596 000
19%
After you have learned more about food waste and the efforts to reduce/prevent food waste, do you feel more motivated and inclined to volunteer for and donate to charities advocating against food waste?
No
Yes!
