The energy used to produce food packaging added to the methane from biodegradable packaging rotting in landfill cause CO2e emissions.

Composting food waste saves the potent methane emissions from food rotting in landfill. It also stores carbon which is then transferred to the soil.

A Pescatarian who adds fish to an otherwise vegetarian diet is considered to have only a 2.5% increased climate impact.

A Vegetarian diet saves over 1.2 tonnes CO2e per year

If you want to choose the best diet for the planet go vegan.

The loss of 1kg of boneless beef has the equivalent climate impact of wasting 24kg of wheat.

A third of the food produced in the UK is thrown away.

Meat causes far higher emissions than plant based food. More than half the world’s crops are used to feed animals. Cutting down on meat is good for your health and good for the climate.

Cutting out meat one day a week, will save approximately 175kg CO2e per year. If you're cooking for three people that adds up to over half a tonne a year.

Processed foods carry an increased carbon burden. Choosing fresh, unprocessed foods saves added energy emissions.