Residents flock to Bishan marketplace for near-expiry and imperfect food at discounted prices
Project Zero Waste Marketplace at Bishan Community Club has been held since 2023.
On November 7, Bishan resident Angie Khoo took advantage of discounted prices at the Project Zero Waste Marketplace held at the Bishan Community Club. The 53-year-old grocery shopper loaded her shopping bags with over 10kg of frozen pork chops, ribs, and chicken, all priced at 50% off. The neighborhood initiative, launched in 2023, offers surplus and near-expiry food at reduced prices to help combat rising living costs.
Over 20 vendors, including local vegetable farmers and food distributors, participated in the eighth edition of the marketplace. Prices ranged from $1 for cans of baked beans to $8.90 for a "fruit buffet," where customers could fill a box with their choice of fruit. The marketplace, initiated by community volunteers passionate about sustainability, not only helps vendors recover costs but also provides affordable food to residents, especially during periods of high living expenses.
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