by Abriel | Nov 10, 2019 | 2019, Responsible Consumption & Production, What Inspires You?
Taking leftover food is all about priorities, a delicate balance of factors such as size and weight, leaky odours, a tolerance for looks from people on the MRT and fridge space. The writer of this article braves stares and join members from Food Rescue @ Events, a...
by Abriel | Nov 7, 2019 | 2019, Responsible Consumption & Production, What Inspires You?
Plastic is out and paper straws and reusable cups are in for Singapore Airlines (SIA) as it seeks to shift to more sustainable practices, both in and outside the aircraft. These moves are just one part of the national carrier’s push to increase sustainability...
by Abriel | Sep 8, 2019 | 2019, Responsible Consumption & Production
A Facebook post went viral because of the shocking pictures: Hundreds of instant noodle packets in a one-room rental flat of a 78-year-old man that were spilling out from the kitchen into the central area of his home. These packets, most of them past their expiry...
by Abriel | Aug 28, 2019 | 2019, Responsible Consumption & Production
Thailand is stepping up efforts to curb ocean plastic waste and conserve endangered marine life, through a comprehensive programme named after well-loved baby dugong Mariam, who died after consuming plastic. The Mariam Project includes initiatives to increase the...
by Abriel | Aug 28, 2019 | 2019, Responsible Consumption & Production
Reducing food waste requires an overhaul in the food supply chain, with surpluses donated or sold at a discount, or having food that may otherwise end up in bins reintroduced as useful by-products, a new study by Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and consultancy...
by Abriel | Aug 28, 2019 | 2019, Responsible Consumption & Production
The Government is mulling over the introduction of laws that could help allay business concerns over liability issues in donating food items. A spokesman for the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) told The Straits Times earlier this month that it is exploring Good Samaritan...
