where to shop groceries on a budget sustainably 🛒

shopping sustainably just got a whole lot easier and more affordable thanks to mono. mono is all about reducing food waste and promoting sustainability by redistributing surplus food. they're on a mission to show that items past their best-before dates are still safe to consume, raising awareness about the impact of food waste in singapore.

here’s how it works: when you visit, you’ll see boxes labeled with different contribution ranges, starting from $7. i went with the $7-9 box. once you choose your box, you can fill it up with snacks, drinks, coffee, jam, and more—anything that fits inside! after that, just head to the counter and pay an amount within the range. no hidden costs, just conscious shopping that makes a difference. remember to bring your own carrier to carry your haul home!

when i first discovered mono, they were tucked away in chinatown’s yue hwa. now, they’ve upgraded to a more spacious spot at basement 1 of Tekka Place. while the food variety was a little different this time around, i still found some gems.

i spent $8 for 8 items, which originally would’ve cost around $37. that’s a 78% saving! some of the products even have best-before dates that last until the end of this year, so it’s definitely worth it.

if you’re all about sustainability and love a good deal, drop by mono at tekka place and see how you can help reduce food waste. you can also check out their website if you're keen to volunteer and support their cause!

Mono SG

operating hours 🕰️: 12pm - 9pm

nearest mrt 🚇: little india (ne7/dt12) / rochor (dt13)

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