{"id":15357,"date":"2025-07-04T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/?p=15357"},"modified":"2025-11-26T10:34:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T02:34:52","slug":"from-bin-to-better-how-one-innovative-app-is-helping-singapore-tackle-its-food-waste-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/04\/from-bin-to-better-how-one-innovative-app-is-helping-singapore-tackle-its-food-waste-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"From Bin to Better: How one innovative app is helping Singapore tackle its food waste crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_type=&#8221;circular&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction_radial=&#8221;top left&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.89) 30%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 80%&#8221; 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Even more striking, food waste accounted for 11 per cent of the total waste generated in Singapore. With the Semakau landfill estimated to run out of space by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mse.gov.sg\/latest-news\/newsletter-saving-semakau-one-island-role-in-manaing-singapore-waste\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2035<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, food waste is not just an environmental concern\u2014it is a ticking time bomb.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nea-survey-food-waste.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Pet Sitter&#8221; title_text=&#8221;nea-survey-food-waste&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; src_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;220.2px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; src__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montreal Medium||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; transform_scale_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_scale_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_scale_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_translate=&#8221;0px|-22px&#8221; transform_translate_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_translate_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_translate_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_translate_linked=&#8221;off&#8221; transform_rotate_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_rotate_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_rotate_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_skew_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_skew_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_skew_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_origin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_origin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transform_origin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; transform_styles_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;31px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; transform_styles_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; transform_styles_phone=&#8221;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2024\/03\/1148036#:~:text=While%20a%20third%20of%20humanity%20faces%20food%20insecurity%2C,Wednesday.%20One%20fifth%20of%20food%20is%20thrown%20away.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 1 Billion meals get thrown away everyday.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Photo Credit: Poppy Fontaine Blogs<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montreal Medium||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||2px|||&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Montreal Medium&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fighting Waste, One Surprise Bag at a Time<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where Yindii comes in. 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Concerns about brand image often discourage brand owners from offering markdowns on unsold items, as this could be easily exploited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Terry Quek, Business Development Manager at Yindii Singapore, \u201cMany merchants are hesitant to run end-of-day promotions because they worry it may lead to customers expecting discounts. So instead, food gets quietly discarded.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yindii\u2019s surprise bag system offers a workaround. This enables businesses to package unsold food into mystery grab bags which are offered at a fixed discounted price. 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Photo Credit: @chngcecilia on Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montreal Medium||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||2px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; inline_fonts=&#8221;Montreal Medium&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being more than just a sales tool, Yindii equips businesses with essential data about their environmental contribution. For example, it shows how much carbon emissions they&#8217;ve helped reduce, making the impact easier to see and understand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span>\u201cWhen merchants see that reducing food waste aligns with their values and can even strengthen how they are perceived, they become more open to making it part of their operations,\u201d Mr Quek adds.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span>By rebranding \u201cunwanted food\u201d into something value-for-money and environmentally sustainable, Yindii is helping shift industry mindsets toward a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>A Youthful Appetite for Change<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This perception shift is especially evident among Singapore\u2019s youth, who are leading the charge toward more mindful and responsible food consumption. While businesses do play a vital role in reducing food waste, it is the youth who are spearheading this change. More than just users, they are becoming sustainability advocates who are conscious of their everyday choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of them is Kairos Tay, 19, a Year 3 student from Ngee Ann Polytechnic. He discovered Yindii through the social media platform, Instagram, when scrolling through food content. What caught his attention was not just the discounted meals, but also the company\u2019s mission.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019ve always cared about sustainability and cutting down on waste,\u201d Kairos says. \u201cWhen I saw cafes offering good food at cheaper prices, it really made me think.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the app aligns with how he tries to live &#8211; bringing his own containers, avoiding fast fashion, and taking public transport when possible. So, Yindii is not just useful; it also supports the values he cares about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He admits the app is not perfect. \u201cSometimes the pickup spots aren\u2019t close, and the best deals go fast,\u201d Kairos says. \u201cBut if you\u2019re flexible, it\u2019s definitely worth it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s clear that Singapore\u2019s youth are not just observers in the sustainability movement\u2014they are playing a pivotal role. They see caring for the environment as part of who they are, and apps like Yindii provide them with practical ways to make a difference both in their own lives and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Educating for a Greener Future<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What sets Yindii apart is its emphasis on education. The app not only promotes sustainable consumption but also encourages users to build better habits at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While consumers save money and reduce waste, they are also learning tips and tricks to make more informed decisions in their lives. Simple habits, such as freezing bread to extend its shelf life, removing the yellowed parts on vegetables or even relying on senses instead of \u201cbest before\u201d dates. These are small but meaningful steps that Yindii promotes and encourages on their platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These small changes can make a real difference when done consistently. Through in\u2013app reminders and pop-ups, Yindii encourages users to rethink how food is handled at home. 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How much progress has Singapore made in reducing food waste- and what more needs to be done?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kairos believes that there is progress, but there is still room for improvement. \u201cThere\u2019s more awareness now than [there was] before, but it would be great to see more education in schools and workplaces, and maybe even more incentives for people to adopt greener habits.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr Quek echoes that sentiment, noting that Yindii has on-boarded over 100,000 users and currently clears about 70 percent of the food listings on its platform. However, many merchants are still discarding food that could easily be rescued. He emphasises that changing long-standing habits takes time and trust, and by showing that food rescue initiatives such as Yindii can align with both sustainability goals and business interests, more merchants can be brought into their programme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yindii\u2019s business model keeps things simple and accessible, charging only a small \u201csuccess fee\u201d without any additional cost. 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