Numbers
2030
Where does our water come from?
What governmental organisation is responsible for regulating food waste in Singapore?
NEA (National Environmental Agency)
Where is Singapore's landfill located?
Pulau Semakau
How many percent of our food does Singapore import?
90%
Where do our eggs come from?
Malaysia/Singapore
True/False: Uneaten, non-expired food can be donated to needy families.
True! Food bank does this redistribution.
What are the most commonly thrown away foods?
Rice, noodles and bread.
How many bowls of food waste does each person generate every day?
2 bowls
Name three countries that we import our rice from.
Thailand ($89.8M), India ($67.7M), Vietnam ($65M), Japan ($9.35M), and Cambodia ($3.92M)
Name 1 non-profit organisation that is aimed at reducing food waste.
SG Food Rescue
Ugly Food
Treatsure
How can we check whether expired food can be consumed?
Check the food for mould or bacteria growth. Smell the food to check for bad smells.
How much food waste is recycled? Give your answer as a percentage.
12%
Name two countries where we import our chicken.
Brazil, Malaysia, USA
(any reasonable answer)
What is the most likely reason for households throwing away food?
Food is spoilt/expired because the family bought too much food or forgot food at the back of the fridge
How much total food waste did Singapore generate in 2021?
817
How many countries does Singapore import food from?
About 170 countries
How is food waste recycled in recycling plants? (Hint: the food rots.)
Food is mixed with waste water from sewage and the entire mixture is fermented to release gas that can be used for fuel.
State two ways you can reduce food waste.
(any reasonable answer)