Inspiration, tips & resources for reducing food related carbon emissions
Whether you’re a farmer, producer, business, chef or home cook this hub is for you!
The aim of the Low Carbon Food Programme is to create a wider awareness of the carbon impact of producing and serving food, and to subsequently encourage people to create, source and enjoy more carbon friendly meals.
Find lots of case studies, external resources, inspiration and tips for food related carbon reduction actions and cost efficiency, including alternative recipes, ingredients and supportive networks.
Good to know!
Low carbon food refers to food items that have a low carbon footprint. This means they cause less greenhouse gas emissions during production, processing, packaging, transportation, and consumption.
Read the new Cartmel Commitment
The Commitment asks schools, local authorities, community groups and businesses to commit to work together on series of actions relating to food in schools, covering topics such as education, skills, food in school and reducing food waste.
Anastasiia, Erin, Honor, Najia and Oscar are students from schools across Cumbria.
Be inspired!
Hear from farmers, producers and chefs on the changes they’re making.
Take a look at our immersive Farm to Fork Stories.
A low carbon meal is a meal where conscious effort has been made to reduce its carbon emissions by choosing ingredients which have lower greenhouse gas emissions from farming/feeding, processing, transport and storage.
Any change you make, makes a difference. We’re here to help you make daily decisions that can change your carbon footprint now and in the future.
Where can I find out more?
We have put together a handy list of external resources designed to help you learn and achieve your reduced carbon culinary goals. From tips to tables, facts to farming networks, we have compiled videos, podcasts and web links to help.
Get in touch
Are you a farmer, producer, business, chef or home cook interested in Low Carbon Food? If you have any questions, insights or news to share, contact us to find out more: