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Food glorious food. Holidays revolve around food. Fact. But the rate at which we’re consuming is beyond indulgent. According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore wasted approximately 636,900 tonnes of food in 2018. And During the Chinese New Year period, food waste increases by up to 20 per cent. Yikes. The National Environment Agency does not track exactly how much food is thrown away in Singapore during the Chinese New Year period. But a 2023 survey by Hong Kong food bank, Feeding Hong Kong With Chinese New Year comes a period filled with celebrations, superstitions, family gatherings and a lot of food. Eating traditional food is a typical way to celebrate it, but this generates a large amount of food waste in the hospitality sector Food plays a central role in Chinese New Year, with feasts symbolizing prosperity and abundance. Plan meals thoughtfully to avoid over-preparation. Encourage guests to take leftovers home or get creative with recipes that repurpose uneaten food. Composting food scraps is another way to manage waste sustainably. 5. Reduce and redirect food waste. Food waste poses a significant challenge during Chinese New Year festivities, given food’s central role in the celebrations and the hosts’ desire to ensure guests are well-fed. Additionally, restaurants often overorder out of concern for shortages during the festivities. Avoid food waste. Food waste is a serious problem during Chinese New Year celebrations. The Singaporean National Environment Agency (NEA) says the city-state wasted 636,900 tonnes of food in 2018, and there was up to a 20% increase in food wastage during celebrations. Food waste is one of the biggest waste streams in Singapore, with 817,000 tonnes generated last year, so every grain of rice saved from the bin counts. During Chinese New Year, the love for Chinese New year is also, unfortunately, a time when people overindulgence, leaving behind a surplus of food waste. It should come as no surprise, after all, the families hosting the banquet want HK$200 million’s worth of food is wasted during Chinese New year January 17th, 2023 As the Year of the Rabbit approaches, Hong Kong citizens will get together for banquets and exchange presents. According to an online poll conducted by food bank Feeding Hong Kong, 40% of respondents indicated they had unfinished food after their celebrations During the Lunar New Year festivities, people often receive an array of goodies such as pineapple tarts, cookies, and mandarin oranges. Here’s the problem, and we are sure that you have noticed it as well: a lot of food often goes to waste! In Singapore, for example, the amount of food waste has grown by around 20% over the past 10 years. Berrymisu-mess. Use up soft berries, bit of leftover cakes, cookies, and layer with custard or yoghurt and make your own delicious 'mess'! View Recipe Welcome to the Year of the Snake! In 2025, Chinese New Year isn’t just about dazzling fireworks and red envelopes. It’s a food lover’s paradise where ancient flavors dance with modern twists. Ready to dive into a world where tradition and innovation create culinary magic? Let’s explore how Chinese New Year food is transforming in 2025! Support our hardworking rangers this Chinese New Year! 8) Reduce your food waste. Singapore generated a shockingly amount of about 790,000 tonnes of food waste in 2014, and only 13% of it was recycled! Let’s not be part of this statistic, and only cook what you can consume. 10 February 2024 marks the beginning of Chinese New Year – the year of the dragon. Chinese New Year is often celebrated through a number of traditions including indulging in some delicious Chinese food, spending time with loved ones and sweeping out the old and bringing in the new through cleaning and organising your home. SINGAPORE - People in Singapore can help reduce food waste by buying only the mandarin oranges, cookies and bak kwa that they need for Chinese New Year, Minister for Sustainability and the Another food you definitely want to put on your Chinese New Year food list for this Year of the Tiger is tang yuan — black sesame filled sweet rice balls that are typically served in a sweet soup. These little balls of joy symbolize a happy family reunion because their name sounds like a Chinese phrase for ‘reunion’ and ‘togetherness’. In Chinese, "fish" (鱼 Yú /yoo/) sounds like 'surplus'. Fish is a traditional Chinese New Year dish on the Chinese New Year dinner menu. Chinese people always like to have a surplus at the end of the year, because they think if they have managed to save something at the end of the year, then they can make more in the next year. New playbook to guide F&B companies on sustainability journeys 08/11/2024 3 mins Daily Cuts - Revolutionising food sustainability in Singapore During the Lunar New Year festivities, people often receive an array of goodies such as pineapple tarts, cookies, and mandarin oranges. Here’s the problem, and we are sure that you have noticed it as well: a lot of food often goes to waste! In Singapore, for example, the amount of food waste has grown by around 20% over the past 10 years. This year’s Chinese New Year coincides with Veganuary, a campaign by a United Kingdom non-profit of the same name that encourages people to go vegan for the month of January. Plant-based protein is healthier and incurs a smaller carbon footprint than meat derived from livestock farming, said Oan.
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