The global food system is responsible for over a third of all greenhouse gas emissions.¹ However, as different food sources vary vastly in their environmental impact; the choices we make around what we eat are powerful.² This means that any positive changes to our eating habits can have a significant impact in relation to sustainability. If we all stop wasting food, we could cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 8 to 10 percent.³
We are learning about the connection between food production/waste and climate change.
Actions:
● Increasing awareness about following a climate friendly diet.
● Researching and sharing information about local producers and retailers of sustainable, seasonal, high welfare and local food.
● Supporting prioritising plant-based food, with less and better meat and dairy.
● Promoting the sharing of surplus food in the village.
● Encouraging a reduction of food waste.
● Highlighting the importance of reusable packaging and not using single use items/plastic.
● Liaising and learning from other, similar groups.
Longer term goals could include:
● Connecting with other groups in the village to see if we can work together to enable change.
● Finding opportunities for community food growing.
● Discovering whether there is a desire in the village for a community fridge or community composting.
● Investigating the possibility of holding a small market and inviting local
producers.
Further information:
Environmental Impacts of Food Production (ourworldindata.org)
The Planetary Health Diet - EAT (eatforum.org)
Surplus and Waste in the UK (wrap.org.uk)
Ending hunger | World Food Programme (wfp.org)
Goal 2 | Department of Economic and Social Affairs (un.org)
Eating patterns for health and environmental sustainability (bda.uk.com)
¹ https://ourworldindata.org/greenhouse-gas-emissions-food
2023 was the start of our Community Allotment in the village. Below are some photos and an account of our first year of growing food together as sustainably as we can.
We’d love more people to join in so if you're interested in the allotment or the Food Action Group please email swsfoodgroup@gmail.com
We always welcome new ideas!
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