The public’s need to try a little bit of this and that at Ramadan bazaars often leads to a lot of packing of food and drinks.
PRACTISE moderation and do not overindulge during the fasting month to prevent food wastage.
This is the advice from Prof Mohd Fadhil Md Din, who is sustainability director at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai campus in Johor Baru.
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The public’s need to try a little bit of this and that at Ramadan bazaars often leads to a lot of packing of food and drinks.
Even though there is usually plenty on offer at Ramadan buffets and bazaars, people are encouraged not to take or buy more than they can consume. — Photos: THOMAS YONG/The Star
Faatihah Maisarah (right) and her coursemate Ain Nur Annisa Akhiruddin bring their own reusable containers to pack food from a Ramadan bazaar near their campus in Skudai, Johor Baru.
Prudent portions: Stall operators at Ramadan bazaars should gauge their daily sales and make adjustments on the quantity of food prepared to prevent wastage. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
Raven Kumar: Bring reusable containers along with you to Ramadan bazaars.
Prof Mohd Fadhil: Ramadan is a time for moderation and self-restraint.
Cairul Hisham: SWCorp has implemented a ‘Value Food, No Waste’ programme.
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