Food wastage can be reduced if individuals take small steps to
change their behaviours.
1. Buy only what you're certain you will
eat. Many times when we go grocery shopping, we end
up buying more than what we need, and this results in food wastage.
An easy way to counter this is to make a list of things you
know you will need, and stick to the list when you go grocery
shopping. This way, you don't run the risk of buying more than what
you need, and you get to save some money.
2. Don't trash your
leftovers. Leftovers can come in handy. You'll be
surprised the dishes you can whip up using just leftovers. In fact,
common leftovers (rice, meat, sauces etc.) can often be made into
brand new dishes. For more ideas, check
out http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/30/clean-out-the-fridge-recipes_n_1242424.html
3. Donate to food banks. Food banks
basically collect your (unopened) leftovers, such as canned food,
dry ingredients, biscuits etc. that may be close to expiry date.
They will then repackage it and distribute to their beneficiaries,
such as needy families and charities. There are many food banks in
Singapore, just search on Google and you're bound to find some
worthy causes you can be a part of.
Ultimately, eat wisely, and remember that
there are many people out there who do not have the luxury of
wasting food like we do.