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Ordering vegetarian food, reducing disposable plastics and reducing food waste when organising events will all help ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº meet our sustainability goals.

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº now provides a 100% disposable free hospitality service, with reusable cutlery and crockery provided, but here are some ways you can reduce your impact when ordering catering.Ìý

1. OrderÌýplant-based food

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Research shows that increasing the proportion of plant-based meals improves health and is good for the planet.Ìý

The meat and dairy industry produces 60% of agriculture'sÌýgreenhouse gas emissions and is considered to beÌýthe leading cause of speciesÌýextinction, ocean dead zones, water pollution, habitat destruction and land desertification.

Reducing meat consumption improves health and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, some cancers and type 2 diabetes.

All ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº caterers provide vegetarian food as standard. Meat options will need to be specially requested.Ìý

2. Reduce your plastic waste

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By 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish!Ìý

Ask attendees to bring their own reusable cups or mugs. It's warmly received and sparks conversation.Ìý

Use ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº's catering service on campus. They don't sell plastic water bottles, sachets of sauce, pre-packaged sandwiches come in plastic-free packaging radically reducingÌýsingle-use plastic!

Reduce waste rather than choosing biodegradable options.

> learn more:ÌýAvoid plastic alternatives: more harm than good

3. Reduce your food waste

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Contact your catering to advise you on portion sizes or contact ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº's Zero Waste Student Society to find out if they can collect your leftover food.Ìý

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References

• Poore T and Nemecek.ÌýReducing food’s environmental impacts through producers and consumers.Ìý2019;360(6392): 987-992;
• Machovina Brian, Feeley K and Ripple W. Biodiversity conservation: The key is reducing meat consumption. 2015; 536(2015);419-431;
• Craig, W. Health effects of vegan diets. 2009;89(5): 1627S – 1633S;
• NHS. Red meat and the risk of bowel cancer [Internet]. No date.