How to eat sustainably
Looking to eat more sustainably but unsure where to start? Explore simple, budget-friendly shifts - like buying seasonal products and reducing food waste - that can have a big impact.
How to eat sustainably
Eating more plants this January: how small changes can support your health and the planet
Start the year strong and eat plants effortlessly by making smart swaps. Embrace the full spectrum of plants, including herbs, spices, tea and coffee.
Simple tips for growing your own food — even in the smallest spaces
Our guide to growing food in small spaces shows you exactly what you need. Start your own mini-garden on a balcony or indoors with these easy steps.
Eco-friendly food storage: plastic wrap alternatives
From reusable beeswax wraps to stainless steel containers, find sustainable solutions for fresh food storage.
How to pack a planet-friendly lunch box
Eco-friendly school lunches that kids will actually eat
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions for How to eat sustainably
When people talk about eating sustainably, we often think about the environment. For example, reducing greenhouse gases, protecting water, or avoiding food that’s linked to deforestation.
That’s a huge part of it, but here’s the thing: True sustainability means caring for the planet, the people eating the food, and the farmers who grow it.
As well as thinking about the environment, we need to think about our well-being. That means food should support our health, fit our budget, and be enjoyable enough to stick with. If eco-friendly eating leaves us feeling unwell, overwhelmed, or like we're missing out on delicious food, it’s not truly sustainable in the long run.
Growing your own food is a small but meaningful way to connect with what you eat and the natural world around you. Plus, homegrown food tastes amazing. Even a few pots on a sunny windowsill can bring your cooking to a whole new level.
Here are a few brilliant reasons to have a go growing your own food:
More sustainable
Freshness, flavour, and nutrients
Improved well-being
Connection to nature
Starting small is absolutely fine. In fact, it’s even better than trying to start with a massive garden that is way too much work to maintain. Just a few pots of herbs on your windowsill, a tomato plant on the balcony, or a patch of salad leaves in your garden is already a great start.
A balanced, eco-friendly lunch includes all the food groups, with a focus on whole foods and organic ingredients where possible.
Tools are important too:
Good-quality reusable storage containers
Ditch plastic wrap for bees wax
Reusable water bottle
By choosing sustainable packaging and planet-friendly foods, we’re teaching kids where food comes from and how our choices impact our health and the environment.
While we might use this handy plastic to wrap a sandwich just once, it can cause many problems for years to come. Fortunately, there are plenty of other safer, planet-friendly ways to keep food fresh. These include:
Beeswax wraps
Silicone lids and pouches
Glass jars with lids
Stainless steel containers
Paper bags (single use)
Aluminium foil
Soy wax paper