As a platform through which large crowds of people from various linguistic, cultural and social backgrounds transit every day; Singapore food courts have a big potential in terms of raising awareness on environmental issues and sustainability. However, to date very little has been done within food courts to raise such much needed awareness.
Food courts are the main generators of waste in Singapore and therefore are an excellent platform to focus on. This certification programme aims to raise awareness within the community and to look into minimisation strategies on a large scale which could in term have a very significant beneficial impacts for reducing the amounts of waste that Singapore generates.
With the growing awareness and demands for eco-friendly practices and products among businesses, food court operators ought to consider the notable benefits of this certification which include:
- Endorsement as a eco-food court with sustainable and green practices by SEC; an independent, non-profit professional organisation
- Acknowledgment and recognition as an environmental leader among counterparts in the F&B industry
- Savings up to 20 to 30 percent from water and energy consumption for daily operations
- Preferential patronisation or procurement by environmentally and ethically-conscious consumers/partners
Cost of first time application : SGD5000
Cost of renewal of application: SGD2000
Validity of Certification : Annual
If you would like to apply or find out more about this certification scheme please contact the Singapore Environment Council at 6337 6062 or
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