What is So Bad About Wasting Food?

Food wastage brings about a whole slew of problems that affect the lives of not only humans, but every other species through a whole range of processes, which may eventually wipe out the rich biodiversity of life on Earth as we know it. Furthermore, the act of discarding food also upset national and international economies, societal structures and political relations. As Singapore is a small country with limited land area, as well as a developed country with a globalised economy, large amounts of food wasted will indirectly hinder its social and political progress.

In this section, we will discuss how food wastage affect 4 key areas – ecology, economy, society and politics – and how these factors are applicable in Singapore.