Food - things we can do Published: 10 Dec 2021 Complain, hassle, lobby! Tell decision-makers you want more good quality local food, sustainable palm oil in their products, no food waste, and food free from deforestation links. Calculate the impact of your diet Work out the climate change impact of some of your favourite foods. Lobby for food labelling Wouldn't it be helpful to know the carbon emission involved in producing and shipping the products we see on the supermarket shelves? Switch to a more a plant-based diet The environmental impact of producing different food stuffs can be massive. Look out for sustainable palm oil Palm oil is found in a huge variety of products from biscuits and crisps to cosmetics and ice cream. Buy ethically As consumers we have the power to make choices that show support to those businesses and companies who act ethically and provide strong messages to those companies who need to change. Reduce your food waste We waste about a third of all food produced for human consumption. Eat sustainable fish The film Seaspiracy has helped to shine a light on a lot of the issues facing oceans and marine life around the world. Composting Composting is a great way to deal with any fruit and veg peelings as well as saving money in not having to buy compost and fertiliser from shops. Grow your own veg Growing your veg can cut climate emissions by 2 kilograms for every kilo of homegrown vegetable when compared to a store-bought counterpart. Permaculture Permaculture or 'permanent agriculture’ is a more natural system of gardening and producing crops. Foraging Why not re-engage with nature in a fun, easy and interesting way and try some responsible local foraging? Watch this video Watch this video about how they are tackling food waste and loss in Egypt Food Emissions from agriculture account for 14% of Wales's emissions. What can we do to reduce our own carbon footprint? Amdani! Click on each of the different areas to find out what actions can you take to make your life and community more climate-friendly.
Complain, hassle, lobby! Tell decision-makers you want more good quality local food, sustainable palm oil in their products, no food waste, and food free from deforestation links.
Calculate the impact of your diet Work out the climate change impact of some of your favourite foods.
Lobby for food labelling Wouldn't it be helpful to know the carbon emission involved in producing and shipping the products we see on the supermarket shelves?
Switch to a more a plant-based diet The environmental impact of producing different food stuffs can be massive.
Look out for sustainable palm oil Palm oil is found in a huge variety of products from biscuits and crisps to cosmetics and ice cream.
Buy ethically As consumers we have the power to make choices that show support to those businesses and companies who act ethically and provide strong messages to those companies who need to change.
Eat sustainable fish The film Seaspiracy has helped to shine a light on a lot of the issues facing oceans and marine life around the world.
Composting Composting is a great way to deal with any fruit and veg peelings as well as saving money in not having to buy compost and fertiliser from shops.
Grow your own veg Growing your veg can cut climate emissions by 2 kilograms for every kilo of homegrown vegetable when compared to a store-bought counterpart.
Permaculture Permaculture or 'permanent agriculture’ is a more natural system of gardening and producing crops.
Foraging Why not re-engage with nature in a fun, easy and interesting way and try some responsible local foraging?
Food Emissions from agriculture account for 14% of Wales's emissions. What can we do to reduce our own carbon footprint?
Amdani! Click on each of the different areas to find out what actions can you take to make your life and community more climate-friendly.
