Food and the Environment

Question 1

What are the 6Rs to talk about with sustainability of packaging and the environment?

Answer 1

Rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, repair.

Question 2

What is intensive farming?

Answer 2

Mass production of foods in the smallest amount of space possible

Question 3

How can you reduce packaging waste?

Answer 3

• Buy loose Fruit and Veg
• Avoid disposable items
• Only buy what you need
• Look for re-sealable packaging
• Take your own bags to shops
• Reuse jars
• Recycle glass, card and plastic

Question 4

What are the advantages of intensive farming?

Answer 4

• Cheaper
• Efficient use of labour
• Efficient use of land space

Question 5

What are the disadvantages of intensive farming?

Answer 5

• It can involve the use of chemicals to reduce pests and diseases
• It can lead to the rapid spread of disease through crops and animals in close proximity
• It can involve of lower welfare standards for animals.