picnic with local Welsh foods

Green food choices

First published: 21/06/2023 -

Last updated: 20/03/2025 -

Verified by our Editorial Panel

Only buying what you need, eating a balanced diet, using up leftovers and recycling your food waste can help make a difference to your health and the environment.

Why take action?

Benefits of healthy and sustainable eating:

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Save money

Save on your weekly shop and reduce your carbon footprint by storing food correctly, batch cooking and using up leftovers.

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Stay healthy

Follow the Eatwell guide for a balanced and nutritious diet that's good for you in every way.

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Reduce packaging

Think about the food you buy and cut down on products wrapped in single-use plastics to help reduce waste.

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Support your local community

Buying local, where you can, supports local businesses while also making sure your food is produced sustainably.

Take action

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