Category Archives: Food Waste

This country has managed to recycle 95% of their food waste.  This country has banned the sending of food to landfills since 2005. This country has required all citizens to dispose of food at a cost. This country is South Korea. Since the 1990s, the South Korean government has shown their foresight by initiating households […]

Just last month in February 2020, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the risk assessment of “Disease Outbreak Response System Condition” (DORSCON) alert level has moved from yellow to orange. This has sparked a nation-wide panic buying of essential goods – ranging from food to necessities like toilet paper. When you bulk buy goods […]

There have been efforts made by hotels and airlines alike to reduce their food waste production – all in the bid of the betterment of our environment and helping the world be more sustainable. Bolstered by efforts made by countries such as the implementation of food waste law, we are sure to see a reduction […]

Technologies to reduce your food waste with brand information Food waste is becoming a global issue and to deal with the growing amount of food waste, there have been technology emerging. Each with its own target market, from end-consumers to businesses, these technologies have proven that they are able to innovate well and leverage on […]

The Zero Waste Masterplan was launched in 2019 to help reduce wastage in 3 different ways – E-waste, packaging waste and Food Waste.  Beyond this measure put in place by the Government, you may wonder if Singaporeans are actually doing their part on a day to day basis to reduce their food wastage. And if […]

These days, consumers are more concerned about the sustainability of a business. Companies, therefore, need to ensure that they are also sustainable in their practices to attract more customers. Additionally, being sustainable also has an added benefit which is that it brings cost savings to the business as well. If being sustainable is all good, […]

With all the talks about food waste and different ways people can adopt to reduce their food waste, there are still some misconceptions and myths about food. So here are 3 common myths debunked – so you can also join efforts in reducing food waste! Myth 1: Use-by Dates Are to Be Adhered by. This […]

Countries around the world are plagued with the same problem – increased food waste. The food waste amount is increasing at an alarming rate and to counter it, more countries are pitching in initiatives and policies to help reduce the food waste production within their countries. Here are some examples of countries that are doing […]

Our obsession with “perfect” looking and size fruits and vegetables has led to an increase in the food waste scene. These are often termed as Ugly Food as they do not look appetizing enough to be bought by consumers or served by restaurants. How bad is the Situation? In Singapore alone, a study concluded that […]