Some people find food shopping fun, whilst others think of it as a necessary chore, but eco friendly food shopping is important either way. In fact, it can also make shopping more fun as it often involves using more interesting shops than just the local impersonal supermarket. Below are some of the pages on UK Energy Saving which give information on areas which can form part of eco friendly food shopping. Also take a look at our sustainable food page for an overview of the importance of thinking about what you are buying.
Buying organic food is part of an eco friendly food shopping basket, as organic farming methods are kinder to the land than intensive farming.
For products from abroad, try to buy Fairtrade whenever possible, as this ensures that the workers are getting a fair deal.
Eco friendly food shopping also involves buying local produce whenever you can, as this reduces food miles and supports the local economy. As well as taking the opportunity to visit local shops, nowadays it is also often possible to buy local produce online for home delivery.
As well as making sure that you undertake eco friendly food shopping, also think about the other things in your shopping basket.
