The rate of Singapore’s food waste is ‘crazy’: MP Louis Ng

Update: 2024-08-21

Description

For a small country, Singapore wastes a staggering amount of food. And yet, there are people who struggle to eat three good meals a day. To tackle this, member of parliament Louis Ng spearheaded the Good Samaritan Food Donation Bill which was passed on Aug 7. He speaks to Liling Tan and Jack Board on why he embarked on this journey.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comments

Top Podcasts

The Best New Comedy Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best News Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New Business Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New Sports Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New True Crime Podcast Right Now – June 2024 The Best New Joe Rogan Experience Podcast Right Now – June 20 The Best New Dan Bongino Show Podcast Right Now – June 20 The Best New Mark Levin Podcast – June 2024

In Channel

Breaking down the complicated business of carbon capture

2024-10-3025:18

Can we save Southeast Asia’s capitals from drowning?

2024-10-2324:55

Kids ask the darndest questions: Climate edition

2024-10-1621:58

What’s the biodiversity COP all about?

2024-10-0928:32

It’s time for some cheerful climate news

2024-10-0222:36

Why is climate change still too 'niche' to be part of mainstream conversations?

2024-09-2532:49

'Progress not perfection’: Formula 1 sustainability chief on the race going green(er)

2024-09-1832:09

Singapore companies going green is still very much a work in progress

2024-09-1131:46

“I’m terribly worried”: UN chief on warming temperatures in Southeast Asia

2024-09-0419:22

Can the medical industry reduce its staggering carbon footprint?

2024-08-2816:32

The rate of Singapore’s food waste is ‘crazy’: MP Louis Ng

2024-08-2126:15

Earth Overshoot Day: Will future generations pay for our ecological deficits?

2024-08-1416:36

Migrant workers bear the brunt of heat stress

2024-08-0723:34

If she wins, could Kamala Harris bring some 'green' to the White House?

2024-07-3116:42

The impact of climate change is front and centre in the Pacific islands

2024-07-2415:54

Are we slowing down our plastic addiction?

2024-07-1719:02

Is there a future where nuclear energy is safe and viable?

2024-07-1025:30

Why oil spills are especially nasty

2024-07-0321:12

Sky high farming solves one climate problem but creates another

2024-06-2623:52

Why are extinct species coming back in Singapore?

2024-06-1917:43

00:00

The rate of Singapore’s food waste is ‘crazy’: MP Louis Ng

#box-pro-ellipsis-173044222884242{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}The rate of Singapore’s food waste is ‘crazy’: MP Louis Ng

The rate of Singapore’s food waste is ‘crazy’: MP Louis Ng

CNA

The rate of Singapore’s food waste is ‘crazy’: MP Louis Ng