I FELT disquiet upon learning that the protracted global economic crisis has brought about increased unemployment and its related social problems.
Even sadder is the fact that there are one billion hungry people in the world, and that number is expected to grow.
While many in other countries are suffering from food shortages, a lot of Singaporeans never seem to realise how fortunate they are.
In restaurants, hawker centres and coffee shops, one can see food left behind by patrons who do not bother to finish what they have ordered.
Why can't we order only what we want to consume?
It is common to see diners at buffets piling their plates with food as if there were no tomorrow.
Perhaps there is nothing wrong with them doing so, but it can be exasperating when they consume only a portion and discard the rest.
They also tend to repeat this wasteful act throughout the course of their meal.
Some of us are unaware that the amount of food wasted each day can easily feed thousands of people elsewhere, where food is scarce and some cannot afford the rising prices.
Hence, it is our responsibility to drive home the message of food conservation to those indulging in wasteful behaviour.
