Sustainability

What does sustainable food production aim to minimise?

• Food taste

• Contribution to climate change

• Food quantity

• Costs

Match the following terms to their correct descriptions:

• Uses natural methods, avoids pollution

• Sustainable Fishing

• Less transportation, support local jobs

• Local Food

• Preserves marine life and ecosystems

• Organic Produce

What is the primary benefit of buying local food?

• Higher cost

• Less environmental pollution

• More preservatives

• Longer storage times

Organic farming uses animal _______ as natural fertilisers and pesticides.

What does the Marine Stewardship Council do?

• Regulates the number of fish that can be caught

• Provides support and education for sustainable fishing

• Sells fishing equipment

• Conducts research on ocean health

What is the consequence of lower food miles?

• Increased transportation cost

• Lesser variety of food

• Less environmental pollution

• Poorer food quality

​ (a)   measures the distance food travels from production to consumer.

• Food Miles
• Carbon Footprint
• Sustainability

​ (a)   saves energy and reduces methane emissions from landfills.

• Reducing Food Waste
• Crop Rotation
• Composting