
About this episode
From overbuying and unnecessary packaging to food waste, the way we shop can have a bigger environmental impact than we realise. In the UK, food and drink account for around a quarter of the average household's carbon footprint, according to the Carbon Trust.
UK households throw away around 6 million tonnes of edible food every year, according to estimates from the UK's leading waste reduction charity. But there is good news; a few simple changes to the way you shop can make a real difference.
So, where should you start? Is food the only area where we can shop more sustainably? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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