6: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Question 1

What is sustainability in catering?

Answer 1

Using resources in a way that protects the environment and supports future generations.

Question 2

Why is sustainability important?

Answer 2

To reduce environmental damage and ensure long-term food availability.

Question 3

How does catering affect the environment?

Answer 3

Through energy use, waste, and food miles.

Question 4

What are food miles?

Answer 4

The distance food travels from production to consumer.

Question 5

Why are food miles a concern?

Answer 5

They increase carbon emissions and environmental impact.

Question 6

How can energy be saved in a kitchen?

Answer 6

Use energy-efficient equipment and switch off appliances when not in use.

Question 7

Name two energy-efficient appliances.

Answer 7

Induction hobs and low-energy dishwashers.

Question 8

Why should lights be turned off when not needed?

Answer 8

To save electricity and reduce costs.

Question 9

How can water be saved in hospitality?

Answer 9

Fix leaks and only run dishwashers when full.

Question 10

Why is water conservation important?

Answer 10

To protect natural resources and reduce costs.

Question 11

What types of waste are produced in catering?

Answer 11

Food waste, packaging, and energy waste.

Question 12

What is food waste?

Answer 12

Edible food that is thrown away.

Question 13

Why should food waste be reduced?

Answer 13

To save money and reduce environmental harm.

Question 14

How can food waste be reduced?

Answer 14

Use accurate portion sizes and stock rotation.

Question 15

What is stock rotation?

Answer 15

Using older stock first to prevent spoilage.

Question 16

Why is recycling important in catering?

Answer 16

To reduce landfill waste and pollution.

Question 17

Give three items that can be recycled.

Answer 17

Glass bottles, cardboard, plastic containers.

Question 18

What is composting?

Answer 18

Breaking down organic waste into fertiliser.

Question 19

What is sustainable packaging?

Answer 19

Packaging made from recyclable or biodegradable materials.

Question 20

Why is excess packaging a problem?

Answer 20

It increases waste and harms the environment.

Question 21

Give two examples of eco-friendly packaging.

Answer 21

Paper bags and compostable containers.

Question 22

What is local sourcing?

Answer 22

Buying food from nearby producers.

Question 23

Give two benefits of using local food.

Answer 23

Reduces food miles and supports local economy.

Question 24

What is seasonal produce?

Answer 24

Food grown and harvested at a certain time of year.

Question 25

Why is seasonal food better for the environment?

Answer 25

It requires less energy to grow and transport.

Question 26

What is Fair Trade?

Answer 26

A system that ensures fair wages and conditions for farmers.

Question 27

Why is Fair Trade important?

Answer 27

It supports ethical treatment of workers and sustainable farming.

Question 28

Give an example of a Fair Trade product.

Answer 28

Bananas, coffee, or chocolate.

Question 29

How can menus support sustainability?

Answer 29

By using local, seasonal and low-waste ingredients.

Question 30

What is a low-waste menu?

Answer 30

A menu designed to reduce leftover ingredients.

Question 31

What is a carbon footprint?

Answer 31

The amount of greenhouse gases produced by an activity.

Question 32

How can catering reduce its carbon footprint?

Answer 32

Use less meat, reduce food miles, and save energy.

Question 33

What is an environmental policy?

Answer 33

A plan a business follows to reduce environmental impact.

Question 34

Why should businesses have environmental policies?

Answer 34

To improve sustainability and reputation.

Question 35

What does the Red Tractor logo mean?

Answer 35

Food meets high UK farming and safety standards.

Question 36

What does the Organic label mean?

Answer 36

Food produced without synthetic chemicals.

Question 37

Give an example of a sustainable kitchen practice.

Answer 37

Recycling food waste or using reusable containers.

Question 38

What is upcycling?

Answer 38

Reusing items in a new way to reduce waste.

Question 39

How can hospitality support local communities?

Answer 39

By sourcing locally and reducing environmental harm.

Question 40

What is social sustainability?

Answer 40

Practices that support people’s wellbeing and fair treatment.

Question 41

Name a future trend in sustainable catering.

Answer 41

Plant-based menus or zero-waste cooking.

Question 42

Why are plant-based diets more sustainable?

Answer 42

They use fewer natural resources and produce less carbon.

Question 43

What is sustainability in catering?

Answer 43

Using resources in a way that protects the environment and supports future generations.

Question 44

Why is sustainability important?

Answer 44

To reduce environmental damage and ensure long-term food availability.

Question 45

How does catering affect the environment?

Answer 45

Through energy use, waste, and food miles.

Question 46

What are food miles?

Answer 46

The distance food travels from production to consumer.

Question 47

Why are food miles a concern?

Answer 47

They increase carbon emissions and environmental impact.

Question 48

How can energy be saved in a kitchen?

Answer 48

Use energy-efficient equipment and switch off appliances when not in use.

Question 49

Name two energy-efficient appliances.

Answer 49

Induction hobs and low-energy dishwashers.

Question 50

Why should lights be turned off when not needed?

Answer 50

To save electricity and reduce costs.