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In 2019, 744,000 tonnes of food waste were generated in Singapore and only 18% were recycled. In a previous article, we explored some of the key concepts to have in mind when talking about food waste. Here we will dive into the origin of food waste and opportunities to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
As part of our sustainability policy, we purchased carbon credits to offset our contribution to greenhouse gases emissions over the last 12 months. To do so, this year, we decided to support the Nicaforest High Impact Reforestation Program, which is a Gold Standard certified climate projects.
In 2019, 744,000 tonnes of food waste were generated in Singapore and only 18% were recycled. To implement solutions, one must first understand where food waste come from and why. In this first article, we will explore some of the key concepts to have in mind to effectively address this challenge.
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Watch the recording of the online panel discussion, “Circular Waste Economy in Singapore and in the Nordics”, about opportunities for closing the loop on waste and water in Singapore and Southeast Asia (SEA) by introducing technologies and practices from Nordic countries.
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The recording of the presentation by Remi Cesaro at Imagination Week is now available. The presentation explores the origins and consequences of two prevalent problems: climate change and resource depletion.
Recycling has always existed, either as a formal sector or as an informal sector. In this new section of the review of “50 year of waste management in Singapore” we are exploring a brief summary of the history of waste management and some of the key concepts of the recycling eco-system.
Organic waste can represent up to 85% of the waste generated by breweries. Discover some of the strategies implemented by breweries in the US to reduce waste and recycle organic matter.
Recycled content, Bio-based products, Compostable, Biodegradable, and Recyclable. Do you know what those words actually mean? Watch the recording of the conference by Remi Cesaro at Home Delivery Asia 2020.
If you use the GRI as a reporting framework for sustainability, be aware that the standard on waste was updated in May 2020. Here, we explore some of the key changes.
Like energy, waste, or food, waste management is an essential service for a community to sustain itself. Every 10 years, Singapore government revises and updates its long-term strategy and goals around waste management. In this article, we briefly present the different waste management roadmaps of Singapore.