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Singapore’s First Guide For Rating F&B Retailers On Their Efforts To Reduce Plastic Disposables

Singapore’s First Guide For Rating F&B Retailers On Their Efforts To Reduce Plastic Disposables Zero Waste SG has launched the BYO Singapore Guide 2018 to encourage food and beverage (F&B) retailers to take more action in reducing plastic disposables. This guide provides a rating of 100 popular F&B retailers in Singapore based on their efforts to reduce single-use plastic disposables,…

Recommendation Paper on the Implementation of a Plastic Bag Charge in Singapore

Recommendation Paper on the Implementation of a Plastic Bag Charge in Singapore In June 2016, we published our Position Paper on the Reduction of Single-Use Plastic Disposables in Singapore, to urge the government and businesses to develop concrete plans and take bold actions to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic disposables. As a follow-up to our Position Paper and to…

Food waste recycling trial at hawker centres and markets

A two-year on-site food waste recycling trial at Ang Mo Kio Blk 628 Market and Tiong Bahru Market was launched by the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Thursday, to test the economic viability and operational feasibility of two different types of on-site food waste recycling systems. The systems are leased by NEA from two vendors – Eco Wiz (SG) and VRM…

Food Waste Habits of Households in Singapore

Food Waste Habits of Households in Singapore The 2015 Electrolux Food Waste At Home Survey revealed the food waste habits of households in Singapore. The survey was conducted by Electrolux based on 1,000 respondents from 18-65 years old. Some of the key findings show that: 77% of Singaporeans regularly waste food at home, with almost a third refusing to eat…

How Much Food Do You Waste In Singapore?

How Much Food Do You Waste In Singapore? The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October. This year, we would like to remember World Food Day by spreading awareness and action on food waste reduction. Together with Helpling, an online platform that connects you to cleaners, we have created…

Majority Of Consumers Are Concerned About Food Waste From F&B Companies In Singapore [Media Release]

– 90% of consumers are concerned about the food waste generated by F&B companies
– 95% of consumers want F&B companies to do more to reduce food waste
– Consumers are willing to support F&B companies which adopt strategies to reduce food waste

Singapore, 5 Aug 2015 – Majority of consumers are concerned about food waste generated by food and beverage (F&B) companies and…

Zero Waste SG is Singapore’s Latest Environmental NGO

Zero Waste SG is Singapore’s Latest Environmental NGO Zero Waste SG is a new not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation dedicated to help Singapore eliminate the concept of waste, and accelerate the shift towards zero waste and the circular economy. It started as a website in 2008 providing tips and resources on waste minimisation and recycling, and is officially registered as a…