More Plants, More Flavour: Eating for a Healthier Planet
Did you know that one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food production and food waste? The great news is that we can make low-carbon food choices every day – three times a day! By incorporating more plant-based meals into our diets, we can significantly cut our carbon footprint while boosting our health.
The Power of Collective Action
While personal choices matter, real impact happens when we inspire others and join community efforts. There’s no shortage of ideas, resources, and local initiatives to help you get started.
Discover Climate-Friendly Eating with Fork Ranger
Looking for a fun and easy way to make climate-smart food choices? Fork Ranger offers an engaging, visual, and practical approach to sustainable eating. Using colourful charts, storytelling, and simple recipes, it helps you understand which food choices matter most.
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Get answers to “What can I do about climate change?” and “What’s for dinner?”
(Thanks to Fork Ranger for infographic and meal image)
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Local Inspiration for Plant-Rich Eating
Eating more plants and reducing meat consumption has numerous benefits. Green Southwell, based in Newark and Sherwood, share ideas from local residents, shops, and cafés to inspire your plant-based journey.
Want to start a conversation about eating less meat? The British charity Climate Outreach offers science-backed tips based on a successful case study in Manchester.
Grow Your Own Food for a Sustainable Future
If you want to take things a step further, why not try growing your own food? There are many local community projects supporting homegrown produce while bringing people together.
Waste Less, Save More: Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste
The worst thing we can do with food is throw it away. Not only does it waste money, but it also contributes to carbon and methane emissions from food production and disposal. That’s why Love Food Hate Waste is your go-to source for practical tips on saving food, cutting costs, and protecting the environment.
Nottinghamshire’s Mission to Cut Food Waste
Nottinghamshire County Council is working with its waste contractor Veolia to help households reduce food waste. With useful tips, smart storage techniques, and delicious recipes, they’re making it easier to keep food out of the bin.
Did you know that 1.5 million whole tomatoes go to waste every day in the UK? Instead of letting them spoil, why not turn them into a delicious homemade tomato soup? It’s a simple and tasty way to give aging tomatoes (and other forgotten veggies) a ‘happy ending’!
Quick Tip: Reduce Food Waste & Save Energy
Looking for an easy way to cut food waste and lower energy bills? Keep your fridge door closed! Every time it’s opened, the temperature rises and takes hours to cool down, causing food to spoil faster. Discover six more fridge hacks to keep your food fresher for longer.
What to Do with Food Scraps?
Wondering what to do with onion skins, apple cores, and orange peels?
Perhaps you have a compost bin in your garden or use a council food waste bin for disposal. But how about starting a worm farm at home to produce natural liquid fertiliser for your plants?
Find out how worms can transform food waste into something amazing!