An Introduction

Half the world’s habitable land is used for agriculture and food accounts for 26% of global carbon emissions; it’s also estimated that two-thirds of food produced is wasted.

Food also accounts for 70% of global freshwater withdrawals and an astonishing 94% of the mammal biomass (excluding humans) is livestock. By adjusting our diets, even if only for part of the time, can contribute greatly to reducing carbon emissions, conserving water and protecting biodiversity.

The plan

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Actions that make an impact

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water

Individuals | Eating & Drinking | Waste & Recycling |

Water Saving Calculator

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Intermediate

resources

Individuals | Eating & Drinking | Waste & Recycling |

Reduce food waste with the Kitche app

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Intermediate

resources

Individuals | Eating & Drinking | Waste & Recycling |

Download the Too Good To Go App

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Beginner

More information

Here are some additional sources of support and information to help you make positive changes

Eating & Drinking

Climate-friendly diet: food carbon calculator

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Eating & Drinking

Eat less meat with Meat-freeMondays

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Eating & Drinking

Environmental impacts of food production: Our World in Data

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Eating & Drinking

Feedback: transforming the global food system

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Eating & Drinking

Happy Cow: vegetarian restaurant finder

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Areas where you can help

Explore other areas where you can make a positive change, today

Travelling

health transport

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Using Energy

energy

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Waste & Recycling

energy resources nature

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