Segregation of food waste management to reduce its impact on the environment

• Worldwide there is an estimated 1.3 billion tomes of food waste annually. Produces approximately 3.6gigatomes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Gtco 2 eq) per year.
• In most developed countries has adopted various way to manage waste disposal, i.e. an anaerobic digestion, food waste dewatering and composting.
• According to reports, 75% of newly built residences in some developed countries in Europe and the United States are equipped with food waste disposal system such as food waste grinder or in-sink disposal.

Urgent action needed for climate change

• Greenhouse gas emissions: Carbon mainly exists in the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which is a major greenhouse gas. The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon of the Earth’s atmosphere. However, with the increase in human activities, especially the combustion of fossil fuels (such as coal, oil, and natural gas), a large amount of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere, leading to an intensification of the greenhouse effect and a rise in global temperatures.
• Imbalance in the carbon cycle: The carbon cycle is a relatively balanced process that includes carbon fixation (such as plants absorbing carbon dioxide through photosynthesis), carbon transformation (such as animals releasing carbon dioxide through respiration), and carbon storage (such as the deposition of carbon in oceans and rocks). However, human activities have disrupted this balance, releasing a large amount of carbon into the atmosphere rapidly, while the speed of carbon storage and fixation is relatively slow, resulting in a continuous increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
• Impacts of global warming: Global warming has led to a series of environmental issues, such as the melting of glaciers, rising sea levels, and an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events. These changes have had profound impacts on human society and ecosystems.

Vision 2030：

To achieve net-zero emissions and echo the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the Singapore government has launched the Green Plan 2030, introducing various measures such as green energy transformation, urban and transportation replanning, and green buildings.

By 2030, Singapore’s agricultural production is expected to account for 30% of the nation’s nutritional needs.

By 2030, the amount of waste sent to landfills will be reduced by 30%.

Through the implementation of a zero-waste production strategy, we are committed to minimizing waste generation and its impact on the environment.

Singapore’s Net-Zero Emission Plan

Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 provides global companies with efficient carbon management services through its carbon service ecosystem, green finance, and Asian hub status. Research indicates that building a decarbonization center can not only promote employment but also meet the growing demand for climate risk analysis, decarbonization strategy development, and carbon trading, based on the existing service network. Additionally, the establishment of new governance roles such as certification and verification will ensure the quality and integrity of decarbonization efforts.

Carbon emission reduction encourages companies to actively adopt renewable energy, optimize resource utilization, and implement energy-saving measures. Improving energy efficiency can not only reduce the impact on the environment but also save costs and enhance operational efficiency.