Introducing Simple swaps
Introducing Simple swaps
Small changes go a long way. If you’re interested in making your meals better for nature, here is our guide to some simple swaps to get you started.
Below you’ll discover some recommended changes that can be good for nature and for your wallet too, such as – swapping out some meat for a heartier portion of your favourite beans.
The individual choices we choose to make can be different, but we can all play our part to bring change to the table.
ABOUT #EAT4CHANGE
ABOUT #EAT4CHANGE
The way food is produced and consumed, is putting an unbearable strain on nature.
Food production is the number one contributor to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and loss of nature.
It’s more important than ever that the food we produce and eat is good for our world and our health. And we have good news for you, eating sustainably can be affordable!
#Eat4Change is all about re-thinking our relationship with food. It’s about adopting changes that are easy to stick to and help care for nature in the UK and around the world.
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No matter what your personal diet is, you can take steps to help nature today!
World Food Day
Organise a picnic for change
Did you know that global food production and consumption are the single largest human pressures on nature? Did you know that you can help take action to help reduce our global footprint?
Eating more plants and moderating your consumption of animal products is one of the easiest ways an individual can help reverse nature loss and combat climate change. And what better way to give it a try than by hosting a sustainable picnic with your friends and family this Autumn?
Here's how can you do it:
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© Shutterstock / WWF-UKMore Plan the Food
Start by selecting plant-based meals and plan for reasonable portions to minimize your impact on nature and reduce food waste. Need inspiration? Choose delicious plant-based options like veggie burgers, three-bean chili, and fruit skewers.
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© Adam Major/ iStockMore Find the Perfect Picnic Spot
Choose a beautiful natural area for your picnic and be sure to check if you need permission to use the location. Investigate if there may be a picturesque park, a serene lakeside, or a cozy forest clearing around you! Just make sure to leave it cleaner than you found it.
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© WWF/ Greg ArmfieldMore Embrace Eco-friendly Practices
Minimize waste by avoiding disposable tableware and promote sustainable transportation options like biking, walking or carpooling to make your picnic experience as green as possible.
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© © iStock / WWF UKMore Fun Activities
Keep your guests entertained and informed about nature by organizing activities such as nature exploration and a food trivia game. You could organize a taste test challenge or a nature scavenger hunt!
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© Shutterstock / WWF-UKMore After the Picnic
Don't forget to share your picnic adventure on your favourite social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Use the hashtag #Eat4Change to spread the word about the importance of eating better for nature.
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Want to learn more about #Eat4Change?
People in the UK, just like you, are worried about the planet. They’re worried about their health, the climate and nature. What we produce to eat makes up about 25% of all our carbon emissions – that's a big piece of pie. How can we as individuals help prevent climate catastrophe? How can we help stop the Amazon rainforest being lost forever? How can we make changes in our daily lives that matter?