Waste Not, Want Not

Amid soaring global food prices, Penangites are thinking twice about where and what they eat.

While some are opting to eat in more, hawkers are finding ways to reduce wastage and those who continue to frequent hawker centres are prudently finishing each meal.

For hawkers, soaring prices of raw noodles, rice and meat were a concern, but many had long taken steps to reduce wastage.

Food sellers who operate buffet-style businesses are more susceptible to excess food and Golden BBQ Steamboat Restaurant co-owner Joseph Yeong Kok Choong has taken steps to cut down on wastage.

A sign at the Nagore Road restaurant states that a RM5 fine will be imposed for every 100gm of wasted food.

So, Penangites, are you opting to waste more or eat more?