Action - Local Food

You can take the following easy steps to reduce your carbon footprint:

Check Food Miles
Air travel reduces the quality of food. Think about how far away your food has come from? Do we really need to eat strawberries flown in from New Zealand in December?

Shop Locally
Support local shops and industry by buying food and drink produced in Somerset.

Use The Farm Shops And Farmers' Markets
Find your local farm shop, or visit your nearest farmers' market.

Eat Seasonal Foods
Studies show that seasonal food gives you the nutrition you need for the time of year it's available. Isn't nature clever?

Buy Organic
Organically grown food uses far less pesticides. This is better not only for the environment, but for you too.

Additional Resources

Somerset Food resources - www.foodlinks.org.uk/links.php