General
Name 3 food that spoils easily if it's not kept properly.
Fruits, Vegetables, Milk etc
What are the environmental impacts?
Air and land pollution
What is Ugly Food?
Food that are still edible but not visually attractive eg. bruises on fruit skin
What is 1 cause of food waste?
Consumer Waste, Overproduction, Harsh Weather
What food does farms produce?
Poultry, Wheat, Fruits etc
Where does Singapore get food from? (hint: 2 places)
Local Farms and Imports
Explain the social impact of food wastage
A lack of mindfulness towards the issue of worldwide hunger
What is the name of the organisation that works with ugly food?
Food Rescue at Sengkang
List 2 ways how consumers can play a part in curbing food wastage
Which year does SG Green Plan aim to reach its goals?
2030
What can we do with leftover food instead of throwing it away?
Be creative and turn it into a new dish. Save it for next consumption.
How can we share dried, edible food with others who might need it instead of throwing it away?
Donate it to food donation drives/organisations.
What does Grand Hyatt Hotel do with their food waste?
Turn them into fertilisers
What are some initiatives SG implements in our day to day life to curb food wastage?
1. Additional cost for food wastage at buffet restaurants
2. Restaurant signages which reminds consumers to only order what they can eat to reduce excessive food waste
3. Restaurants providing a variation of portion sizes
What is Sustainable Development Goal number 1?
No Poverty
What does the term "best before" mean on food labels? How is it different from "use by"?
"Best Before" means that the food is recommended to be consumed before the stated date. It can still be consumed after the stated date.
"Use by" means that the food MUST be consumed before the stated date. It will go bad after.
Why does deforestation occur?
To make way for land, for use of agriculture and farming.
What are some traditional ways people have preserved food to make it last longer?
Fermentation, Freezing
Which country discards the most food in the world?
United States
What are the Green Plan's key targets?
1. Plant more trees
2. Reduce waste sent to landfills
3. More solar energy deployment
4. More cleaner energy model cars
Food Waste is accounted for __% of Singapore's total general waste.
11
What is composting?
Composting is the recycling of organic matter that turns into fertilizer that enriches plants and soil.
What does Grand Hyatt Hotel do with their excess animal fat that they use in their restaurants?
They turn the animal fats into candles
What are some organisations you can donate excess food to?
1. Food Bank Singapore
2. Food from the Heart
With food waste, people often lack of mindfulness towards the issue of worldwide hunger. Which Sustainable Development Goal does this statement go against?
SDG 2; Zero Hunger