Following the life of Daniel Tay, a Freegan in Singapore
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Did you know? In 2016, 679, 900 tonnes of food waste was disposed in Singapore. With the help of Daniel Tay, a member of the freegan community in Singapore, we take a look at how freeganism can help to reduce food waste in our short documentary. The film also dives into the various activities that the freegan community engage in which aims to reduce consumerism and save the environment by repurposing discarded items and food.
NO YOU ARE NOT WEIRD YOU ARE EXCEPTIONALLY GENIUS DUDE THINKERS AND WISE ARE GUIDED BY WISDOM AND YOU ARE ONE OF THEM.CONGRATULATIONS SO AS YOUR ORGANIZATION HOW BLESSED YOUR COUNTRY IS BECAUSE GOD GIVES YOU SUCH WISDOM.GOD BLESS YOU ALL GUYS.
But eating someone's leftover isn't a good idea
@@smokeelite9719 unsold cabbage is still cabbage.
I salute you brother; I adore your spirit of humility, well done!
Hi Daniel, my hat off to you as it takes a lot of conviction, drive and humility to practise freeganism. This is more so in a materialistic like Singapore. I don't know whether I can do that. The closet I have come to is not to waste anything, be it be food, water, paper and power. And for anyone to judge or make opinion, I think they need to take heed of a First Nation American saying which goes: "Never judge a man until you have walked many miles in his moccasins" . You and your fellow practitioners are a very rare commodity. All the best for your practice.
Hello richard i totally agree with u man! Not many people especially guys want to do like what daniel is doing cause firstly they will think what people will think about them right?. Mostly people especially SOME singaporeans don't want to be label as BEH PAISEH! But for daniel i don't think he gives any damn shit about what people may think about him.
My hero,God bless U,world needs more people like.:-)
People should just give the food to the poor and not throw it out..Sharing is caring. The food money can help pay rent.
No reason for people to be hungry. You are so correct, and forget people and do God's work.
acajudi100 sharing is communism
I think people want to but distribution takes manpower. Manpower needs profit to sustain.
if only it were that easy. "just give it to people." food waste is a huge global problem.
@@fraggler0c hard to get ppl to work for free. Need to give and take
This is definition of The platform The movie
This Uncle needs a food channel ! Very brave and kind!
I learned a lot from this interview. He is an enlightened person. Kudos!
Wow this video is seriously underrated. Good job to the team for opening up a more secluded community of Singapore to the public eye :)
Daniel is doing something great, hope his community will live long and spark the creation of other similar communities.
dear Daniel, you are the pioneer and I applaud you on this journey, this is what food security is all about, I personally feel it is important for you to keep going this direction you are in the right path.
This guy is amazing. I think I saw him on Nas Daily just last week and it's so awesome what he does ❤
You minimise the waste foods by doing this and you help others by saving money so as your government too In disposing wastes. Good job.
When you know that you're doing the right thing by reducing landfill, the internal struggle lessens & eventually ceases.
I've been recycling food & goods for years and have stopped trying to convince people of the benefits.
Awesome!!! I am glad that there are people like you guys in Singapore 👏👍
The amount of food wasted in the world is absolutely astonishing and sad. There’s enough food for everyone and no one should ever go hungry but so much good food is simply thrown away or not distributed to others instead of thrown away. Some bigger cities have started free fridges where there’s a refrigerator available to everyone to either put food in or take what they need. Even restaurants nearby started putting things in there that otherwise would be thrown out. It’s a wonderful thing, should exist everywhere.
I'm kind of sad when people easily say "you're weird" "you're crazy" just bcs you have different life style. When i was younger than now, i cried when someone said that, and think "am i really crazy"
But now, i don't care, as long as i don't harm other people life. So fighting Mr. Daniel, we support u
I am also a waste collector but i have my own opinions about getting food leftovers. Please do not hate me for this but i am just stating my own opinions. About foods, if you intend to give it to someone else, like charity kitchens or someone you know, and know that they are to consume it, please ensure you do not collect from trash waste or even people who left them open in the environment for even a few minutes Who knows what manner of pests have threaded on them and due to contaminants in the air. I encourage people (as mentioned in this video) to collect direct from the wet or super markets. And also do inform the hawkers that you will be collecting from them after the end of the day and let them know before collection to store them properly and not just leave them on the floor. Other than food other things i am not so worried except to clean them or check for pests and cockoraches that may be very small or hiding in gaps and cracks, like in carton corrugated boxes. Happy hunting, do it for waste reduction, upcycling, recycling, re-using and the environment!
Agree. I would like to add: bacteria, fungus, and viruses cannot be seen by the naked eye. By the time you see it, it's already too dangerous to even touch it, some are airborne. Viruses and bacterial infection can be life-threatening, or cause long-term health problems, leading to heavy financial burden to you and your loved ones. You should always use gloves, be it a washable rubber glove or latex gloves (and tongs) because bacteria/virus can enter your body through your skin/fingernails or any cuts or abrasions on your skin (eg. HFMD). You have to go back to your family end of the day/night...wife, children and elderly. The latter two are the most vulnerable, with a weaker immune system. Freeganism yes, but please be mindful of hygiene too. Too many people in the world die on a daily basis due to unhygienic conditions.
actually.. if you go to super markets.. and wet markets.. do you think the food is clean with no pest? this is why we need to wash our vege anyway.. i have seen cockroach in supermarkets also man..
Yes... this is why we cook the food we eat. Cooking kills the bacteria.
I agree with you 100%. Though i know Daniel means good and the concept of "freeganism" is a great idea. But the way they handle to process of "freeganising"doesn't seem to be too hygienic, the fact that dumpster diving is such an accepted idea is really mind-boggling. Who know what kinds of pests has threaded along the food or what bacteria thrives in environments like that. I strongly feel that they should take the direct from the markets themselves as it is much hygienic and much safer; Even if someone cooks food laying out in the trash there is no guarantee that cooking food will make it safe. I'm probably overthinking it, but there are also the case with "spores' as spores are notoriously difficult to eliminate; Well, if one wants to really "clean" their food, overcooking is the way to go and it means the destruction of the nutritional values of food as well as the taste.
Again, I really like the idea of freeganism but if they ignore the risks of basic hygiene in which they value "helping the earth" more; it's just a poorly executed idea isn't it? Though giving away expired food is actually ok given the fact that expired food is consumable given the right environment and/or temperature. Well, a small problem can lead to a bigger one and a small change can lead to a bigger one.
What you are doing now,we all will be doing the same after a few decades because all the resources of our planet will be used up and we will be left for scavenging.
And then we will realize the value of conserving.
Huge respects to Mr. Daniel. Keep up and continue this great work.
I think you are fantastic Daniel keep up the good work! Cheers from Australia!
My religion told me to less spend and waste , this is gonna help our earth , hope you keep this spirit guys
😅 I just known about “freegan” then I search in TH-cam, this is the second video that came out from search. Very interesting to see a Singaporean practice in ”dumpster driving” since everyone are looking to pursuit 5Cs. You win my respect 😊
It's drumster diving, and not dumster driving. 😕
8:40 I don't think he is a bit weird as their parents think, he is probably the most sane person here
Singapores real heroes.....lets all do our part to reduce waste...first step...buy less..second step:donate what you don't need...don't take the easy way out and throw stuff...
God bless you.
Woah! I'm loving this. I wonder where those stuffs they'd thrown before Chinese New Year. And sometimes, I wonder where do grocery stores puts their nearly expire items. Singapore is very expensive, good thing people like you, exist. God bless.
Im down for this whole idea of freeganism but im just concerned about the food part. Has anyone gotten really ill because of something that they ate?
So awesome! I want to do this! So ethical! What a waste of food, such a good idea to use it!
God bless you for your good deed
God’s wisdom has enriched you because you seek him not in religion but in your desire to help thru your action actually you had already found God by doing so.God bless .
He get the fruits what not selling in the stalls or shop so get what he want he shares them with his friends near by thank you for sharing your beautiful story very good kind heart people thank you
GOOD MAN I LOVE SINGAPORE GOOD PEOPLE AND WERY SAFE PLACE
We need more freegans like you. Better be free to
do what you want, all you
freegans & Dds in Singapore keep up. You got your rights and don't bother about the stares as long as you stop waste you save the planet Yay 🌍
I salute you. You will thrive brother. God bless you from New Zealand
Other than consuming the leftovers at hawker centres, which can be a health risk, Daniel is doing a great job and is a role model for the generally spoilt and pampered younger generation. We have food banks here in Australia and they work wonders!
Kudos to Daniel. Food wise, I have an aversion to even left over food.
I think it be kind of unhealthy eating leftovers at hawker centers..... Not sure what the other person had done with the unfinished food. Some people could have spit into it or even throw tissue into the left overs...
A homeless will still eat that. You see the human body is simple. If your stuck in an Island, automatically you will start eating what you can find such as grass, tree twigs, leaves etc. That applies here as well, the body pays no heed to sanitary issues. An empty stomach is very powerful. Try starving yourself for 3 days your natural instinct will take over and you'll end up eating god knows what. Its all in the human mind
AHAHHAA, true.. they could have TB.
You are amazing!! What an inspiration!
Everything that Singapore does, it does exceptionally better than the rest. Crazy…
Is very good. Daniel you shame with your foods and fruits healthy fruits and vegetables nothing to be a shame of is what you do to. help. other. families. very good kind guy you are. Thank you for sharing your beautiful video.
Singapore one of my favorite cities.
Very good what you do and help other to I agree with you don,t care what people's said just do what you think is good for your self God be with you .
Start a movement or establishment to give n share. Kudos to Daniel n co.
U guys are just AWES0ME !!
Bravo! Like my self, I purchased what I will consume and nothing is going to waste. But living in a country that everything is too expensive, I started to grow vegetables.
Expiring products doesnt mean that its bad immediately, its the law that tells companies to put on a date go ckncern of customers, usually most of the products can still be used within 2 weeks after expiring date, depending on how u store it and what kind of product it is, dry ware like pasta and rice can be kept for a long time, fruits and veggies, just check from the looks of it, i have worked for a charity in the passed that did this when i was homeless to help, and i wasnt ur typically homeless person, i was always clean, refreshed, take showers every day etc....people couldnt tell i was homeless
This method will have a great impact in Indonesia if there is a community like this.
The majority of poor people will keep decreasing eventually
Tapi diindonesia makanan sisa kadang penempatan nnya ga proper udah keburu kotor jorok bgt
In the US they lock the bins/ dumpsters so nobody can do this. Insanity.
In canada too it really sucks to live in capitalist cities
Should be available to the people who need them. But organised and clean.
first of all. he seems like a nus professor and does not depends on the thrown away items fir food.
Daniel Freegan is a God of Preppers, nuff said. He could survived Armageddon, Zombie Apocalypse, Nuclear Winter, etc all hell let loose very easily. Love & respect
wow, it's so inspiring
Exactly !
We don't have it here in Kelana Jaya area in Selangor state in Malaysia to get free vegetable & fruits that they can't sell. With Covid lock down times are hard.....
It good for the people of Singapore.....
My 2 sibling & their family in Singapore.....
Good and helpfull idea. Good job.
Wow! This was great!! Going to see if they have something like that here.
Good to start thrift stores in Singapore. We have a lot of good things that go into the bin.
謝謝你影片虽然我不懂英文但學到会珍惜食物
This is wonderful 🌞
This deserves so much more attention than fashion sustainable brands , please start with the most important need of life ; food !
It is interesting that they just show young people down there doing the work, but lots of mobile older people standing in line waiting to get a free meal. My point is a lot of these retired people could be helping him out. Our "food bank" has lots of elderly retired people working there as volunteers. We have a church nearby that gives food away and most of the volunteers are elderly. Maybe he has enough help, as I don't know, but he sure could make use of older people.
ask an organisation to settle with the authorisation of a shop, a fridge in the street You can also ask the government the authorisation to install a donation box (for clothes, books etc) in the street.
salute... inspiring indeed.
Yes, this will help to save the environment and reduce/ delay the number of waste (in any form and types and categories) going to the incinerators and thus landfill. We don't reject consumerism. We just hope there is a limit and people will consider wisely before they throw something away or buy new things. I am not saying we should not buy things, this can be difficult to achieve for everyone. Just give a little thought before you throw something away - maybe you can resell it, donate it or give it away to someone who might need it more than you?
Hi Daniel, may i know how to get in touch with you as i like to contribute myself to your group as a Freegan.
Omg freeganism in singapore is a paradise, fresh veggies and fruits
Daniel,I not intend to work,I want to follow your lifestyle.
In pakistan we dont throw any of our stuff but we just give to poor people in community ..we stay in touch with them and whever intend to give away something we just offer them for free...
Nas Daily brought me here. Great job Daniel Tay! Freeganism is interesting. 👍🏻👍🏻
this is BIG move, i really appreciate this so much. and this is show thats everyone want to buy, The Show of Happiness. i hope you can mentor me, then i can make this move indonesia so my society learn to take this move too.
coba gih
Too much food in my rich family refrigerators, have to throw away to make space for new purchased. Nothing is wasted, freegan and homeless men always do dumpster diving in my place, i am glad they have something to eat for several days now.
Awesome finds
this is actually genius ,I thought of doing this but my hand are not long enough to like reach the bottom of the dumpsters in order to get the bags of of it
Your awesome Daniel.
Great, keep it up!
Who’s from Singapore here and can give me advice on Singapore? I plan to visit soon but have no idea what the cheapest form of housing is in Singapore, because I heard it’s pretty pricey hahaa . Any help would be good . :)
Who noticed Zhin from TSL at 4:41
Terima kasih :)
Well Done Daniel Tay.
Make sure you scoop out and discard the vomit, spit, ash tray ash, and snot or other bodily fluids.
What time to go to get free food?
Very nice. 💜
you are not weird. There are many of s doing things similar to this Australia.
repect..!!I had been homeless for 2 month,i learn lots from it.
if u homeless y got pc
exactly.... there places in SG can charge FOC...
Omg guys he literally said HAD. Past tense??
Fly Games you tell him how it is
sharing is caring. lets look after each others welfare.
I wonder if any of our ministers dare to even try such food??
They are busy eating high class food from our tax.
They will... If it's video-ed and they are shown in a positive way
Well, there are business people who clear off the expired date and print out new date and sell to the market.
God bless you
I think that food from dumpsters that’s been there for awhile is a no however taking the leftovers from the vegetables sellers and etc. Is fine
Very interesting video i like😆
This guy go out to find food and goods people don.t want he got no job and not much money's he help out the neighbors as well very kind guy thank you for sharing I,m. Singaporean living in. Spain don.t like it here ,
Where can I meet him in Singapore?
Stand next to a dumpster, he will find you.
@@mrfrontbottom6877 hahahahaha
Mr Frontbottom lmfao
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in my country freeganism is not work because everything dirt cheap like the food and the ingredients.you can find lot of food under 1sgd.(from fresh ingredients not from wasted sources lol)and you can save lot of money if you buy the ingredients in the markets and cook at home.but i like the ideas and support this positive action.save the earth
8:11 pandan leafs can make fresh juice is good for health.
Well this is also a consumerism in another way...
It’s ironic because excessive expired food is one of many perks being a wealthy city problem. I like the efficiency work being done here but can’t help but think there is a reason freeganism could never build or become the source for great cities or great countries
Respect !
Isn`t eating expired food bad for our health?
Simplify your life
HI HOW U SOLVE YOUR MEAL PROBLEM WHEN U TRAVEL IN OVERSEAS DO U TAKE FREE SANDWICH AT STARBUCKS AT NIGHT
Unfortunately I can't have this life -style in Canada due to it's weather in winter!
The bastards lock the dumpsters!
Z were can I get all of thís
How can I join you?
Most communities doesn't really give out free food to anyone who needs the food. They reserved free foods and food rations for low income family, disabilities person and old folks . But as for those individual who really need free foods. You must apply through CDC or MSF. But I can't promised you that you will get 100% assistance.
Tak e me for example, temporarily I can't work due to my health issues. I did applied free foods and rations, but was rejected a few times. I was either told that they don't serve my area or they don't entertains individual. So I gave up hopes. I start drinking soya sauce, coffee to fil my stomach. Or if I have some money, I would buy some instant noodles. I have been eating instant noodles everyday. And I only eat 1 or 2 meals daily.
And sad to share about my friends condition, my friend comes from a low income family. she and her mum were both staying in a 4 rooms flat. She had tried to seek help but was also rejected. So she give up and seek friends for help instead. We did help her.
Hi mr.daniel i want to be a part of your team im here in thailand pls help me i want to help also