Eating food is something that everyone does in one way, shape or form everyday. Food connects us all. How we produce and consume food and climate change are inextricably connected. 26% of greenhouse gas emissions come from food and it is estimated that the UK throws away 9.52 million tonnes of food per year, this emits 25 million tonnes of CO2e.
Changing the ways we produce, transport and consume food is critical to tackling climate change, protecting biodiversity, and building a better future.
From growing of food in community gardens to distribution of surplus food in community fridges and everything in between, these projects bring so many benefits to the community such as health and well-being improvements, development of community spirit, reducing poverty and inequality, and project-based benefits such as increased gardening skills, composting knowledge, learnings around food choices, sustainable cooking and creative reduction of food waste.