Definitions

Data refer to the total amount of food waste generated in Singapore.

Concepts

Food waste generated includes food waste disposed of and food waste recycled.

Computational Method

The figures provided under food waste comprise (i) amount sent to the WTE plants and (ii) amount diverted away for recycling for the various years.

Disaggregation

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Data Source

National Environment Agency (NEA)

Data Collection

Data are collected via surveys with the industry.

Time Period

2000 onwards

Frequency

Annual

SDG Global Metadata

Indicator 12.3.1