Waste Issues Faced In Singapore
Communities
Individuals
Policies
Domestic Sector
Households
School
The amount of food waste produced by canteens
Production of solid waste
"3Rs"- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
National Recycling Program
Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facilities
Enforcement and Penalties
Public Awareness and Education
Waste Collection and Segregation
Consumers
High consumption is a result of having a lot of money to spend
F&B Business
Industry
Supermarket
Food manufacturing
Overproduction and excess inventory management can lead to food waste if products are not sold or consumed before their expiry dates
Food Spoilage and Expiry
Overstocking and Excess Inventory
Food manufacturers may generate food waste during production due to product defects, quality control issues, or expiration of ingredients
Food spoilage and waste can be caused by improper storage, poor inventory management, and a lack of attention to expiration dates.
Development of Integrated Waste
Management Facility
landfill's lifespan is projected to be running out
If products are not sold within their shelf life or reach their expiration dates, they may be discarded, contributing to food waste
Supermarkets often overstock perishable food items to ensure product availability for customers