Food miles and carbon footprint

Food miles and carbon footprint

• Food miles refer to the distance food travels from where it is grown or produced to where it is consumed.
• Greater food miles result in higher energy and resource usage, increasing the carbon footprint.
• Carbon footprint measures total greenhouse gas emissions from production, transportation, and disposal of a product.
• Choosing locally sourced and seasonal produce can reduce food miles and the associated carbon footprint.
• Sustainable food production methods and minimising food waste are also key in reducing the environmental impact of food consumption.