With the festivities wrapping up and the new year fast approaching we might start to think of taking part in Veganuary kick start the new year. For some of us this might feel like quite a big step. To help you on your way we have pulled together some information to help you visualise food CO2 production and if having a vegetarian or vegan January isn’t on your agenda for 2026 there are some steps you can take to reduce your impact with really simple lifestyle tweaks. A Great place to start is by using the Fork Ranger Compass, this is a great way to visualise the impact of the food choices we make.
Around one-third of all food ends up wasted, and in wealthier countries most of that waste happens right at home. Tackling this issue means learning to see food as truly priceless. Fork Ranger highlights that food production accounts for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions an urgent reason to act.
The Batch Lady offers practical advice: buy only what you need and dedicate one evening to prepping meals for the week ahead. This simple habit can save you time, cut costs, and significantly reduce food waste.
For a wealth of vegan recipes visit the Veganuary website, they have lots of free recipes for you to try. As well as information about the charity and they are inspiring people to try a Vegan diet.
If you have unopened food you’d like to share with your community, consider donating it to your local Food Bank or Community Fridge. Before dropping off items, please review the guidelines on their websites, as some restrictions apply.
🚫 Items that unfortunately cannot be accepted include:
- Out of Date
- Already Opened
- Home-made
- Fresh Produce
- From the Chiller Cabinet
