Facts about Wastage

Do you follow the 3 Rs?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

What percentage of what we buy is disposed of within 6 months worldwide?

• 25%

• 46%

• 72%

• 99%

How much waste is generated in Singapore each year?

• 7 385 000 tonnes

• 9 298 000 tonnes

• 3 197 000 tonnes

• 4 188 000 tonnes

What percentage of waste overall is recycled in Singapore?

• 12%

• 32%

• 57%

• 79%

What CANNOT be recycled?

• Porcelain

• Aluminium cans

• Old newspapers

• Used tissue papers

Which of the following best represents the mass of food wastage from each household in Singapore per day?

• 12 bowls of noodles

• 2 bowls of rice

• 1 slice of bread

Food wastage accounts for ___ of total wastage in Singapore.

• 2%

• 5%

• 9%

• 12%

Which is the greatest contributor to waste in Singapore?

• Food

• Plastic

• Construction & demolition

• Paper & cardboard

Answer explanation

Construction and Demolition account for 19% of waste in Singapore, while cardboard and paper are the third greatest contributors, accounting for 14% of generated waste. In 4th and 5th place are plastic and food wastage respectively.

At the current rate of waste production in Singapore, our only landfill, Pulau Semakau, will run out in 12 years.

• True 😟

• False 😅

How can we reduce food wastage?

• Store food properly

• Eat what is going to expire first, first

• Do not avoid odd-looking bruised fruits and veggies

• Only buy and order what you can eat