1. Public campaigns - initiatives such as "Love your food" where they partner with NGOs (Non-governmental organisations) to raise awareness among consumers and to educate them so they gain a deeper understanding on food wastage.

2. Food waste segregation and recycling - promote food waste recycling by installing food digesters in commercial premises.

How well is Singapore doing in reducing food waste?:

1. Singapore started implementing food waste prevention ideas in 2019 and since then the food waste has increased.

Ways to measure their success:

1. Waste to recycling ratio

   • Check how much food is recycled compared to how much is wasted.

2. Semakau landfill:

   • Check if there is an increase or decrease in the amount of food waste sent to semakau landfill.

Waste Less, Feed More

Program Goals:

• Educate students on the environmental, social, and economic impact of food waste

• Equip students with strategies to reduce food waste at school and at home, everywhere

• Foster a culture of sustainability and responsibility

Program Duration:

• 8 week program (1 class session, 45–60 minutes, per week )

Week 1: Introduction to Food Waste

• Define food waste and its global impact

• Discuss causes of food waste in homes and schools

Week 2: The Journey of Food

• Explore how food is produced, processed, transported, and consumed

• Highlight resources used in food production (water, energy, labor)

Week 3: Measuring Waste at School

• Conduct a food waste record

• Record and analyse the amount and types of food wasted

Week 4: Understanding Expiry Dates

• Differentiate between "Best Before" and "Use By" dates

• Teach safe food storage and identification of spoiled food

Week 5: Smart Eating Habits

• Portion control and mindful eating

• Encouraging students to buy only what they can eat

Week 6: Action Projects

• Student-led campaigns (posters, social media)

• Create reminders or signage for cafeteria waste bins.

Week 7: Reflection and Presentation

• Students present findings, projects, or skits on what they’ve learnt

• Reflect on personal changes in habits and commit to continued action

We first create a small compost jar either layers of greens, browns and soil. Then add water and observe changes over time.

It teaches how decomposition happens and the role of oxygen.

Another hands on activity we can do is gardening

Use finished compost in a school garden. Let students plant veggies or flowers with it and track growth.

1. It reduces greenhouse gases in the surroundings which also ultimately reduces the temperature in the climate.

2. It strengthens food security where stable food supplies are maintain and it lowers reliance on imports.

How these benefits help families save money:

1. If Singapore's food security is good, there would be way more food supplies for everyone which will eventually reduce the costs of the food. In contrast, if there is a low supply of food the demand is higher therefore prices will increase.