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Little changes make a big difference.

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Possibly our smallest sustainability hero

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Possibly our smallest sustainability hero

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How does "Food Waste" fit into the Singapore Green Plan?

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How does "Food Waste" fit into the Singapore Green Plan?

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One of the key targets of The SG Green Plan 2030 under the "Sustainable Living" pillar would be to significantly reduce the amount of waste to landfill per capita - this includes food waste!

Read more about one of the five pillars here.

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Why not ask for less if you know the portions are too much for you?

Anyone can be a food hero.

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Thinking of throwing that overripe banana into the bin?

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Thinking of throwing that overripe banana into the bin?

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Why not make ice cream out of it?

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You take a trip to the farmers market or grocery store to stock up on a week's worth of veggies and fruit. You have great plans to use each and every item in the next few days.

Then life gets busy and your plans change. You end up eating meals out, deciding you don't want what you bought or just forget it's around. A good portion of what came into the home to be eaten ends up getting tossed in the trash can.

The impact of food waste doesn't stop there. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, the equivalent of 1.3 billion tons of edible food goes to waste each year. That equates to roughly 1 in every 4 calories of food produced for consumption goes uneaten.

So on top of the money you could save each month, cutting down on food waste is actually an effective way to lower your carbon footprint. Luckily, there are some simple ways to save foods that are about to turn, meaning you'll get the most out of your grocery expenditure, reduce the amount of waste your household contributes to landfills and end up with some seriously delicious goodies you might not have made otherwise!

Here are some of our favorite ways to repurpose foods that are about to go bad.

What to do with overripe bananas

Ah, the classic overripe fruit. Browned bananas, of course, make the perfect base for homemade banana bread. You can also puree and use in place of butter in most recipes, particularly those that can stand a slightly fruity flavor. One of our favorite ways to repurpose a squishy banana is to peel and freeze it, then pop it in the food processor and blend until it becomes gloriously smooth vegan "ice cream."

Also, thanks to their increased sweetness, overripe berries make a beautiful addition to smoothies. You won't notice their mushiness, and they'll bring a bright burst of berry flavor. Not ready to use them right away? Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet and transfer to a sealed container for use any time you want an icy fruity treat.

Nature's test of good timing in fruit form, avocados are a tough one to buy and consume in time. If these green gems aren't fashioned into guacamole *quite* in time and start to develop soft spots on the skin (or brown patches on the inside), you still have some options before descending into I-will-never-buy-avocados-again despair. Simply remove the brown parts from the inside with a small spoon, and transfer the remaining green portion into the food processor. Blending is going to be your best bet, especially if the texture has started to turn a little mealy. These still-good portions can serve as the substitute for bananas or dairy in or , thanks to their creaminess. They're also excellent creamy bases for dairy-free soups .

What to do with overripe root vegetables

Did you discover a bag of potatoes and onions in the bottom of the pantry that started to sprout? Never fear-these can be made into a brilliant vegetable stock, as can the withered carrots, leeks, celery, mushrooms, corn cobs and green beans hanging out in the bottom of your crisper.

Simply slice off any sprouted or obviously rotten bits (extra points for composting), wash and chop your veggies into one-inch chunks and place in a large pot of water seasoned with salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about an hour. Strain the remaining solids (again, compost for bonus points) and divide the broth into freezer-friendly containers. You now have budget-friendly, homemade stock for use in any recipe that calls for it.

What to do with overripe tomatoes

What to do with overripe apples

While citrus fruits like lemons, limes and oranges have pretty impressive shelf lives, a too-soft piece isn't tremendously appetizing (and can be difficult to slice into cute shapes for the edge of your water glass). Save your citrus by peeling and slicing into rounds and adding to a large vat of water. You won't notice the squishiness, but the breakdown of the juices will help to flavor plain water beautifully. Juice can also be squeezed and frozen in ice cube trays for cooking. Keeping it chilled will prevent further spoilage and means you'll have convenient cubes to toss into soups, sauces or baked fish dishes.

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19 Things to Do with Overripe Fruits and Veggies Before You Throw Them Out - ClassPass Blog

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Mushy bananas? Mealy avocado? Fret not-here's how to make the most of produce you couldn't use in time. You take a trip to the farmers market or grocery store to stock up on a week's worth of veggies and fruit. You have great plans to use each and every item in the next few days.

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Upcycling "ugly" veggies into tasty chips.

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Upcycling "ugly" veggies into tasty chips.

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You might have heard of the confetti thrown at parties but have you heard of the one that has been making delicious upcycled snacks from ugly veggies to reduce food waste, and uses colorful plants to feed the hungriest people in the world using a Robin Hood approach?

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Is there really a link between rice and granola?

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Is there really a link between rice and granola?

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The bros of moonbeam co. will show it to you as they magically upcycle unserved cooked rice to tasty granola!

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Check out this innovative idea by a group of talented NUS High School students.

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Check out this innovative idea by a group of talented NUS High School students.

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Did you know that 24% of Singaporean households throw away rotten food?

Did you know food wastes contributes to 10% of gas emissions?

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Here are various ways to reduce food waste!

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Here are various ways to reduce food waste!

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Which actions do you carry out?

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fun fact  some vegetables like celery can be grown again!

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Who knew waste could be made into useful items?

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Face masks made with cashew nut shells developed in Singapore offer antimicrobial protection

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Let your plants & pets can play a part to minimise food waste, too!

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Let your plants & pets can play a part to minimise food waste, too!

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Insect Feed Technologies takes food waste and transforms it into sustainable, all-natural protein and oil for pet food, aquafeed, and nutrient-rich organic fertilisers for agriculture.

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Uglyfood was founded in 2017 with a mission to eliminate food waste and revamp the food ecosystem.  Our aim is to make sustainability a part of people’s everyday lives. We operate in the fruits and vegetables space by selling excess or ugly produce, our own branded products, and sustainably sourced goods.

Check them out!

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Trash to Treasure - Create your own Compost!

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Trash to Treasure - Create your own Compost!

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For further information on composting check out this one by TSL. :D