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Food waste How can your school be part of the solution?

An enormous amount of energy and
resources goes into producing the food we Look at your food waste
eat, which has a negative impact on our Can you make changes to reduce the amount of food
environment. Therefore, any food that is that goes in the bin?
thrown away is a waste of these precious
resources, or additional greenhouse gases
that could have been avoided. Some of the Ask questions about the source of school meals
most wasted foods include bread, potatoes,
bananas and milk. Where has it come from, who has produced it, is it the
most sustainable option?

As more people become aware of these issues, things are
starting to change. Wales is moving toward more sustainable Have a go at growing your own food
ways of producing food, like using regenerative farming Producing food on your school grounds gives a
methods, cutting down on food waste, and supporting local valuable insight into the processes that go into
food businesses. By making these changes, we have the bringing food to the table, as well as giving your school
chance to build a food system that’s not only good for people the opportunity to supply zero impact snacks or lunches! For
but also helps protect the planet for the future. resources to help you get growing, take a look at Keep Wales
Tidy’s free Local Places for Nature Packages, or check out this
handy guide, packed full of advice, links and videos.