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But sometimes, we contribute to food wastage when we order, cook or buy more than we need.  \nFood Waste  \nrefers to all unconsumed food substances that are disposed  \nFood Wastage  \nrefers to avoidable food waste that occurs as a result of retailers' or  \nof or recycled. consumers' behaviour.  \nHow much food does Singapore throw away each year?  \n646,000 tonnes  \n2 bowls of food per person each day  \nOR  \n44,400 double decker buses  \nRefer to  [http://www.nea.gov.sg/food-waste-management ](http://www.nea.gov.sg/food-waste-management for the amount of food waste Singapore disposed every year)[for the amount of food waste Singapore disposed every year](http://www.nea.gov.sg/food-waste-management for the amount of food waste Singapore disposed every year).  \nChapter 1: The Real Cost Of Food Wastage 05  \nWhere does  \nit all go?  \nFood waste is generated from food manufacturers, households, markets, hawker centres, supermarkets and food courts or other eating establishments.  \nAbout 18% of the food waste in Singapore is recycled.  \nFOOD MANUFACTURER  \nChapter 1: The Real Cost Of Food Wastage 06  \nWhy does it  \nmatter tous?  \nSingapore is a small country with limited space. At the rate we are producing waste, we will run out of space to site new incineration plants and landfills.  \nThe resources and labour used to produce the food also go to waste, along with hard-earned money we use to buy food.  \nThe groceries you forget in your fridge could cost you $300a year  \n1 in 3 Singaporeans throw away more than 10% of food weekly. That works out to throwing away an average of $258 worth of unconsumed food a year.  \nTaking inflation into consideration1, $258 in 2019 would cost $297.01 in 2023.  \nThat’s approximately $300 worth of food wasteda year!  \nThose side dishes you don’t finish could cost you $1,100a year  \nCost of a side dish at a fast food outlet ranges from $3 to $7. Assuming purchasing a side dish 3 times a week = $21, 52 weeks in a year = $1,092.  \nThat’s approximately $1,100 worth of unfinished side dishes wasted a year!  \nSources  \n1[https://www.cgs.go","cbCaiprRRfXlb6Wx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiprRRfXlb6Wx","pdf",1563541,"English","# Chapter 1 The Real Cost of Food Wastage\n## Where does it all go?\n## Why does it matter to us?\n# Chapter 2 Love Your Kitchen Creations\n## Tips for Home-cooked Meals\n## Turn Scraps Into Treasure\n# Chapter 3 Make Your Groceries Go Further\n## Tips for Grocery Shopping\n## Tips for Storing Food\n## Food Storage Chart\n# Chapter 4 Mindful Makan Moments\n## Tips for Eating Out\n## Tips for Events and Parties\n## Interactive Activity: Mindful Makan Habits Tracker\n# Chapter 5 Smart Office Pantry Habits\n## Manage the Food in Your Office Wisely\n## Interactive Activity: Office Food Hero Word Search\n# Chapter 6 Share the Love with the Community","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between food waste and food wastage in the handbook?\",\"answer\":\"Food waste refers to all unconsumed food substances that are disposed of or recycled. 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