MARCH 18 — Food waste has been a long-standing issue in Malaysia. According to a report, we are wasting approximately 16,720 tonnes of food daily, which accounts for 44% of the...
, we are wasting approximately 16,720 tonnes of food daily, which accounts for 44% of the total waste. All this food waste will all end up in the landfill, where it will slowly decompose, releasing harmful substances into the soil and methane into the atmosphere. Notably, methane is a greenhouse gas that is estimated to be 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
However, their food waste recycling rate skyrocketed to 95% in 2019, partly due to the volume-based fee system implemented in 1995 and the ban on dumping food waste in landfills in 2005 South Korea’s implementation of the WBWF system is simple: An automated bin equipped with a scale and an RFID reader. If people want to dispose of their food waste, they must scan their unique RFID card; the bin will then open its cover to let people dump the waste. The bin automatically weighs the waste, and the resident will be charged accordingly.
Perhaps, location-wise, it would be more suitable to have two different systems working in tandem, where we have the VBWF system for landed houses, as it would be easier for their residents to purchase volume-specified bags instead of going to a specific location to dispose of their food waste, especially for the elderly.
Consider Japan as an example, where the government implemented the Food Recycling Law in 2001, and subsequently passed another law in 2019 aimed at reducing food loss. Since then, various establishments in Japan have adopted diverse technologies to effectively reduce food waste.Another example of how the Japanese utilise technology to deal with food waste is through smartphone applications.
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