By now many of us know that Singapore imports about 90% of its food supply from over 170 countries. But did you know that 1/5th of food – whether imported or locally produced – is lost or wasted annually in Singapore as per a study by Singapore Environment Council? Discarded food (cooked or raw) is actually the second-heaviest item in the national bin (Waste and Recycling Statistics). First things first – Food loss and wastage …[Read more]
If you are reading this article, chances are you live in an urban city with access to water in your taps 24/7. But that’s not the case for a big percentage of the world population, many of whom walk long distances to fetch potable water, or are forced to rely on unsafe sources. Whither water? Earth may be the ‘blue planet’, with 75% of its surface covered with water. But only 3% is freshwater, most …[Read more]
Want to invest in the planet? Start by setting personal green goals and committing to achieving them. While climate change is a collective problem and requires global efforts by governments, businesses, and institutions to tackle it efficiently, the role of individual action is extremely important. As Zig Zigler, renowned author, and motivational speaker said, “A goal properly set is halfway reached“. Setting targets to achieve the desired outcome works like a charm even when it …[Read more]
This Earth Day, let’s check how well our lifestyle choices stack up, as we aim towards a low-carbon world! Here we have a series of questions on everyday choices we are all faced with. Pick the response that best describes what you do most often, and score yourself by adding the number assigned to each response. You’ll find yourself on course to discover which choices cost the earth the least, and your end score will …[Read more]
