Name: Ugly Foods: Saving Food, Saving the Planet
Start: 2023-09-24T14:00:00+08:00
End: 2024-12-13T19:00:00+08:00
Location: Crane OUE Downtown Gallery

Ugly Foods: Saving Food, Saving the Planet

Learn about the problem of food waste in Singapore and how ugly foods can help to reduce it.
About this Event

Food waste is a major problem in Singapore. Every year, about 817,000 tonnes of food is wasted. This is equivalent to the weight of 100,000 cars!

Ugly foods are fruits and vegetables that are rejected by supermarkets and retailers because they do not meet the strict cosmetic standards. However, these foods are perfectly edible and nutritious.

What makes this event unique:

Ugly Food hopes to Increase awareness of the problem of food wastage as many people are unaware of the extent of food waste in Singapore. This workshop helps raise awareness of this issue and its impact on the environment.

Many people are hesitant to eat ugly foods because they believe that they are not as nutritious or appealing as their more conventionally attractive counterparts. It can help to change these attitudes and show that ugly foods are just as edible and nutritious as any other food. It provides attendees with information and resources on how they can reduce food waste in their own lives. This could include things like buying ugly foods, composting food scraps, or donating food to food banks. Ultimately, it creates a sense of community. The workshop will bring together people who are passionate about reducing food waste. This can help to create a sense of community and support for those who are working to make a difference.

What to expect:

This workshop will teach you about the problem of food waste in Singapore and how ugly foods can help to reduce it. You will also learn about the benefits of eating ugly foods, such as reducing food waste, saving money, and supporting sustainable agriculture.

Details:

The workshop will begin from 2PM-5PM and is open to everyone.

What's included:

A ticket for General Admission

Gear:

Come as you are.

Meet your host:

Boon is a food waste reduction advocate. He has seen too much food wasted, and is committed to making a difference. He uses his knowledge and skills to help people save food and create a more sustainable food system. After spending his last 2 years as the Head of Ops in Uglyfood, he has decided to venture out into his own business.

Cancellation:

There is no refund for cancellations.