How can we make the way that we eat more sustainable?

Question 1

What are food miles?

Answer 1

Food miles measure the distance food has travelled to get to your plate using transport that produces carbon emissions.

Question 2

What does global warming mean?

Answer 2

Global warming means the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere. Carbon emissions act like a greenhouse surrounding our world. They prevent heat from escaping the earth’s atmosphere. This causes the planet to become even warmer.

Question 3

What can we do to become more sustainable?

Answer 3

To become more sustainable, we can cut down our meat consumption. We can also look at the stickers and the packaging to tell us where our food comes from. We can also start buying more local food.