The latest figures show the UK’s carbon emissions are falling, down 49 per cent since 1990. This is largely thanks to a drop in the country’s coal and gas use, but individually, we still have an annual carbon footprint of 5.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Fortunately, saving the world isn’t just a job for superheroes. Making several small changes to what and how you eat – from reducing food waste to updating your freezer – can cut your food carbon footprint and help reduce the total impact of carbon dioxide on our planet.
1. Avoid plastic packaging
We know single-use plastics are harmful for the environment – they’re more likely to end up in our oceans than reusable options – and it takes a lot of fossil fuels to produce them. Try using beeswax wraps rather than cling film. It’s also good to know which types of plastic to avoid – food pouches and pizza boxes often can’t be recycled, for example.
2. Don’t overfill your kettle
Fancy a cuppa? Only put as much water in your kettle as you need. The Energy Saving Trust says this tip could save water, fuel and £11 a year on your electricity bill. Add an aerator to your tap
